"Surrealism and Art - Image and Reality" Exhibition

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At Yokohama Museum Of Art
Media: Painting, Art Talk

Surrealism is a cultural movement that was first started in French literature around the 1920s. The movement soon spread among art and idealogy and continues to influence how we see and think about things today. This exhibition aims to unravel what Surrealism has brought into the art world, and how it relates to us. It could be said that the most influential idea that was introduced by Surrealism was "the power of the image." Avoiding direct depiction of original sources, Surrealism is an attempt at the precise portrayal of the images in one's mind. These newly discovered images lead us somewhere unexpected, linking one idea to another in unforeseen ways. This exhibition introduces artists who experimented with the power of such images.

[Related Events]
Commemorative Lecture 1
"Images stare at us - Surrealism in '2.5' dimension"
October 21st (Sun) 14:30-16:00 (Doors open at 14:00)
Free. 260 people max. First come first serve.
Lecturer: Masao Suzuki (Professor of Waseda University)

Workshop
"Experiment: Discovering Surrealism"
November 11th & 18th
Location: Citizen Gallery
This workshop introduces the origin of Surrealism. Participants can experience a game that was invented by the Surrealists, and also discuss "surreal" images and objects that one can find in one's surroundings. Please contact the Citizen Gallery to participate.

Please refer to the website for more details and other related events.

[Image: Exhibition image from "Surrealism and Art - Image and Reality" at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art (simultaneous exhibition) ]

Schedule

From 2007-09-26 To 2007-12-09

Website

http://www.yaf.or.jp/yma/en/index.html (venue's website)

Fee

Adults ¥1100, University & High School Students ¥700, Junior High & Elementary School Students ¥400

Venue Hours

From 10:00 To 18:00
Closed on Thursdays
Note:Open until 8pm on Fridays during exhibitions.

Maps

Navitime (Japanese)
Yahoo (Japanese)

Access

10 minutes walk using "moving walk way" from Sakuragicho station on the JR, Tokyu Toyoko or Yokohama lines. 3 minutes walk from the "Museum" exit at Mimatomirai station on the Minatomirai line.

Address

3-4-1, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 220-0012
Phone: 045-221-0300 Fax: 045-221-0317

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mcai66: (2007-11-01 at 14:11)

オーソドックスでツボを押さえた展示で,
シュルレアリスムを知るのにとてもよい展示だったと思います。
http://brautigan.blog3.fc2.com/blog-entry-448.html

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"Surrealism and Art - Image and Reality" Exhibition</a>
Venue: Yokohama Museum Of Art
Schedule: From 2007-09-26 To 2007-12-09
Address: 3-4-1, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 220-0012
Phone: 045-221-0300 Fax: 045-221-0317

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