Surrealism was one of the most influential cultural movements of
the twentieth century. Subverting the dogmas of modernism and
rationalism in art and literature, it also had a profound impact on
the world of design. From Dali's Mae West Lips sofa to
Schiaparelli's 'shocking pink' haute couture, Surrealism championed
the power of the unconscious, of dreams and hidden desires - and
liberated design from convention and functionalism. Published to
accompany the exhibition Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design
1924 - Today, this book celebrates Surrealism's enduring legacy. It
features groundbreaking fashion by Mary Katrantzou and Dior, as
well as British artists and designers, including Tim Walker,
Jonathan Trayte and Vince Fraser. Alongside essays by leading
experts, such as Ghislaine Wood and Alyce Mahon, are interviews
with practitioners who are carrying the torch of Surrealism today,
including Viviane Sassen, Dunne & Raby and the Campana
Brothers. The book concludes with a glimpse into some of the recent
forms of art and resistance the movement has inspired, such as
Afro-Surrealism, as well as the surprising connections between
Surrealist thinking and one of the most contentious technological
developments of our time: artificial intelligence. Contributors:
Glenn Adamson, Yasmina Atta, Blaise Aguera y Arcas, Susanna Brown,
Campana Brothers, Dunne & Raby, Alyce Mahon, Justin McGuirk,
Priya Khanchandani, Viviane Sassen, Ayoola Solarin, Ghislaine Wood,
Najla El Zein
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