{"id":6121,"date":"2024-08-01T03:01:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T03:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notofu.com\/new\/?p=6121"},"modified":"2024-08-02T03:18:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T03:18:36","slug":"surrealism-in-the-service-of-distraction-pays-homage-to-female-surrealist-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notofu.com\/new\/surrealism-in-the-service-of-distraction-pays-homage-to-female-surrealist-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Distraction and Desire: Surrealist Women and Their Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From September 26th to November 23rd, Paris\u2019 Galerie Raphael Durazzo will host “Surrealism in the Service of Distraction,” an exhibition curated by Alyce Mahon. This showcase honors pioneering surrealist women like Leonor Fini, Leonora Carrington, and Dorothea Tanning, along with contemporary artists Sarah Anstis, Piper Bangs, and Ginny Casey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of a broader Centre Pompidou initiative celebrating Surrealism’s centenary, the exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the movement’s vibrant energy. By focusing on the contributions of women artists, “Surrealism in the Service of Distraction” challenges traditional art historical narratives and highlights the underrepresented voices of these groundbreaking creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leonora Carrington, La Dragonesa, 2010, lost wax bronze, 44 x 26 x 29 cm, \u00e9dition of 10, rossogranada
\/ Leonor Fini, Visage imaginaire, circa 1960, watercolour on paper, 30 x 20 cm<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Through the works of these artists, viewers will experience a radical reimagining of femininity, challenging societal norms and paving the way for future generations. Fini\u2019s erotic drawings, Tanning\u2019s kaleidoscopic landscapes, and Carrington’s groundbreaking sculptures\u2014featured for the first time in France\u2014underscore the exhibition\u2019s focus on female empowerment. By juxtaposing these masters with contemporary artists, “Surrealism in the Service of Distraction” demonstrates the enduring impact of surrealist ideals on contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition’s title is a playful subversion of the revolutionary spirit of Surrealism. Rather than seeking to overthrow the status quo, it invites viewers to escape the confines of reality, engaging with art on a profound and transformative level. By embracing distraction, the exhibition encourages a more intuitive and personal connection to the artwork, allowing viewers to reshape their own perceptions of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dorothea Tanning,\u00a0Chiens ombrag\u00e9s\u00a0(dogs in the shade), 1959, 130 x 195 cm<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Surrealism in the service of Distraction<\/em>
September 26 to November 23, 2024

Galerie Rapha\u00ebl Durazzo
23 rue du Cirque 75008 Paris
www.raphaeldurazzo.com<\/a>\u00a0

Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm
Saturday, 10am to 6pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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