Archive of Dreams: A Surrealist Impulse
Archive of Dreams: A Surrealist Impulse is a comprehensive art book and exhibition catalogue published by Spector Books that commemorates the 100th anniversary of André Breton’s 1924 First Manifesto of Surrealism and the founding of the Bureau of Surrealist Research in Paris. Edited by Egidio Marzona, Przemysław Strożek, and Rudolf Fischer, this 328-page volume explores how the avant-garde used the subconscious and the act of archiving as radical, active artistic experiments rather than passive preservation. Released in conjunction with the inaugural exhibition at Dresden’s Archiv der Avantgarden, the book acts as an expansive visual and intellectual journey through 20th-century global Surrealist networks.
Key Features
- Centennial Celebration: Commemorates 100 years of the official Surrealist movement.
- Rich Visual Archive: Features over 300 pieces including collages, drawings, and photomontages.
- Global Context: Explores artist networks spanning before, during, and after World War II.
- Interdisciplinary Themes: Connects Surrealism to ethnology, political activism, and wartime trauma.
- Avant-Garde Legacy: Traces the movement’s influence on Post-War styles like Pop Art and Fluxus.
Book Specifications
- ISBN-13: 9783959058247
- Publisher: Spector Books
- Format: Flexi / Thread-sewn paperback
- Page Count: 328 pages with 326 color illustrations
- Dimensions: 8.25 x 11 inches
- Language: English and German editions available
Mint in shrink wrap. (Interior photos provided by publisher.) [I7]
$ 75.00
