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Surrealist

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the international intellectual movement centered mainly in Paris from the 1920s to the late 1940s. Adopting some of the aesthetic experiments of Symbolism and the attitudes of Dada, the movement is characterized by an emphasis on exploring the limits of experience by fusing reality with the instinctual, the subconscious, and the realm of dreams, in order to create an absolute reality.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

A Trio of Surrealist Paintings by Federico Castellon, November 5-December 5, 1937

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An exhibition of three paintings by Spanish-born American surrealist painter Frederico Castellon, lent by the Weyhe Gallery and circulated by The American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: November 5-December 5, 1937

An Exhibition of Jeweled Objects by Salvador Dali from the Catherwood Foundation, August 14-September 25, 1955

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An exhibition of jeweled objects designed by famed Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dali, lent by the Catherwood Foundation of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The exhibition records span four folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.

Dates: August 14-September 25, 1955

Charles Howard: Retrospective Exhibition 1925-1946, May 10-June 9, 1946

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A retrospective exhibition of oil paintings, gouaches, and drawings by American artist Charles Howard. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: May 10-June 9, 1946

Ghosts Along the Mississippi: An Exhibition of Photographs by Clarence Laughlin, February 15-March 8, 1949

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An exhibition of 75 photographs of Louisiana plantation houses by New Orleans-native Clarence Laughlin.

Dates: February 15-March 8, 1949

Oils by Robert Watson, April 5-May 18, 1952

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An exhibition of 25 oil paintings by American Surrealist artist Robert Watson. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: April 5-May 18, 1952

Paintings by Carol Blanchard and Karl Priebe, November 12-December 8, 1946

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An exhibition of 15 paintings by American artist Carol Blanchard alongside 27 paintings by American artist Karl Priebe. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: November 12-December 8, 1946

Paintings by Joan Miro, August 4-September 9, 1951

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An exhibition of paintings by Surrealist Catalan artist Joan Miro, arranged from local private collections. The exhibition records span two folders plus photographs.

Dates: August 4-September 9, 1951

Paintings by Margaret Tomkins, March 11-April 13, 1947

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An exhibition of 26 paintings by American Abstract Expressionist artist Margaret Tomkins. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: March 11-April 13, 1947

Paintings by Peter Miller, September 13-October 9, 1946

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An exhibition of 28 paintings by American surrealist artist Peter Miller, circulated by the Levy Galleries of New York City. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: September 13-October 9, 1946

Paintings by Salvador Dali, Circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, May 14-June 14, 1942

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A retrospective exhibition of 35 paintings, 16 drawings and prints, and 10 etchings by the Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, arranged and circulated by the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition records span six folders plus a catalog.

Dates: May 14-June 14, 1942