Famous Surrealist Artists: A Catalogue of 86 Masters

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Remedios Varo 1908–1963

Spansk-mexicansk Born in Anglès Para-surrealisme Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages

I sit studios stille kroge arbejdede Remedios Varo med en omhu, der spejlede de tekniske tegninger fra hendes far, en hydraulisk ingeniør. Hendes opvækst i Anglès, Spanien, lagde et fundament af dualitet. Hun bevægede sig gennem verden med et nysgerrigt blik, hvor hun opsugede landskaberne fra sine hyppige flytninger og den formelle uddannelse, hun modtog på Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando i Madrid.

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Leonora Carrington 1917–2011

Britisk-mexicansk Born in Clayton-le-Woods Surrealisme Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages

Leonora Carringtons kunst er en fængslende gobelin vævet med tråde af mytologi, folklore, alkymi, Kabbala og dybt personlig symbolik. Arca de Noé (1967), en livlig skildring af Noas Ark overfyldt med fantastiske væsner, eksemplificerer hendes udforskning af skabelse og fornyelse.

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Yves Tanguy 1900–1955

Fransk-Amerikansk Born in 8. arrondissement i Paris Surrealisme Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages

Hans far, en pensioneret marinekaptajn af bretonsk oprindelse, døde da Tanguy var otte år gammel, hvilket førte til en barndom tilbragt mellem slægtninge i Bretagne. Et afgørende øjeblik kom i 1923, da han mens han kørte med bus gennem Paris fangede et glimt af Giorgio de Chiricos malerier.

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Dorothea Tanning 1910–2012

Amerikansk Born in Galesburg Surrealisme Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages

Dorothea Margaret Tanning, født den 25. august 1910 i Galesburg, Illinois, udsprang af en slægt af svenske immigranter og arvede en stille styrke, som subtilt skulle danne fundament for hendes dristigt fantasifulde kunst. Et kort ophold på Knox College i 1928-30 veg pladsen for Chicas tiltrækningskraft og senere, i 1935, den vibrerende energi i New York City.

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Leonor Fini 1907–1996

Argentiner/italiensk Born in Buenos Aires Surrealisme Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages

Leonor Fini, født i Buenos Aires i Argentina i 1907 og opvokset blandt de flygtige landskaber i Trieste, Italien, var en kunstner hvis liv selv føltes som en evig proces med forvandling. Hun blev hurtigt absorberet i den livlige surrealistiske scene, hvor hun knyttede venskaber med Paul Éluard, Max Ernst (med hvem hun havde et betydeligt romantisk forhold), Georges Bataille, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Picasso, André Pieyre de Mandiargues og Salvador Dalí.

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André Masson 1896–1987

Fransk Born in Balagny-sur-Thérain ['Surrealisme', 'Kubisme'] Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages

André Masson, født den 4. januar 1896 i Balagny-sur-Thérain nær Paris, var en af de mest markante figurer i det 20. århundredes kunstliv. Ved blot 11 års alderen blev han optaget på den Royale Kunstakademi i Bruxelles, hvor han studerede under Constant Montald. I midten af 1920’erne blev Masson en nøglefigur i surrealistbevægelsen, hvor han entusiastisk omfavnede teknikken med automatiske tegninger.

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Meret Oppenheim 1913–1985

Schweizisk-tysk Born in Berlin Surrealisme Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages

Meret Oppenheim blev født i Berlin, Tyskland, i 1913, men hendes skæbne blev tidligt formet af de turbulente tider under Første Verdenskrig. Hendes navn er inspireret af Meretlein fra Gottfried Kellers "Den grønne Henrik". Rejsen mod et unikt kunstnerisk udtryk tog for alvor fart, da Meret Oppenheim i 1932 slog sig ned i Paris for at studere ved det prestigefyldte Académie de la Grande Chaumière.

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Wifredo Lam 1902–1982

Cuban Born in Caguas Surrealism, Cubism Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages

Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla, kendt som Wifredo Lam, var en maler der udtrykte kompleksiteten af kulturel identitet i det 20. århundrede. Han blev født i Sagua La Grande, Cuba, i 1902 og hans egen linje nedstammer fra kinesiske immigranter og hans mor sporede sine rødder tilbage til spansk konquistador og slavearbejdere.

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Victor Brauner 1903–1966

Rumensk-fransk Born in Piatra Neamț Surrealisme Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages

Victor Brauner, født i Piatra Neamt, Rumænien, i 1903, påbegyndte en kunstnerisk rejse, der var dybt sammenvævet med spirituelle strømninger og en rastløs udforskning af form. Den formelle uddannelse ved den Nationale Skole for Skønne Kunster i Bukarest lagde et fundament, men Brauner beviste hurtigt sit væsen som en nonkonformist, ivrig efter at bryde fri af traditionelle begrænsninger.

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Roberto Matta 1911–2002

Chilensk Born in Santiago ['Surrealisme', 'Abstrakt ekspressionisme'] Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages

Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren, bedre kendt som Roberto Matta, var en chilensk maler og arkitekt, der satte et betydeligt præg på både abstrakt ekspressionisme og surrealistisk kunst. Hans rejse fra arkitektstuderende til indflydelsesrig kunstner afspejler en dybdegående udforskning af det underbevidste sind og en helt unik kunstnerisk vision.

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Felix Nussbaum 1904–1944

Tysk-jødisk Born in Osnabrück Surrealisme, Ny Objektivitet Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages

Born in Osnabrück, Germany, in 1904, his life unfolded against the backdrop of rising nationalism and escalating persecution, culminating in the horrors of the Holocaust. Nussbaum’s paintings offer a rare, unflinching glimpse into the psychological landscape of displacement, fear, and ultimately, annihilation – a perspective often absent from broader historical narratives. Nussbaum’s artistic journey began with formal studies in Hamburg and Berlin in 1920, continuing for as long as circumstances allowed.

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Joseph Cornell 1903–1972

Amerikansk Born in Nyack Assemblage, Surrealisme Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages

Cornells kunstneriske rødder var mere komplekse end man umiddelbart skulle tro. Han blev dybt påvirket af kunstnere som Max Ernst og René Magritte, der udforskede drømme, det underbevidste og en form for logik, der var fri for rationalitet.

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Ernst Fuchs 1930–2015

Østrigsk Born in Wien Fantastisk Realisme Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages

Egg Tempera: Egg tempera provides a durable base for painting, allowing for precise layering and blending of colors. Oil Paint Glaze: Oil paint glaze adds depth and luminosity to the artwork, enhancing its visual impact. He established the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism, fostering a new artistic movement that challenged conventional notions of representation.

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Paul Delvaux 1897–1994

Belgisk Born in Huy Surrealisme Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages

Paul Delvaux trådte ind i verden den 23. september 1897 i Antheit, en lokalitet i den belgiske provins Liège, som sidenhen er blevet en del af Wanze. Han søgte vejledning hos etablerede skikkelser og studerede under Constant Montald, Alfred Bastien og Jean Delville.

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Dora Maar 1907–1997

French Born in 6th arrondissement of Paris Surrealist Photography Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings: Born in Paris to a Croatian architect father and a French mother, Maar’s early years were spent in Buenos Aires. She began her artistic journey formally at the École de Beaux-Arts and the Académie Julian in Paris, honing her skills in painting before gravitating towards photography. Following her introduction to Pablo Picasso in 1935, she became deeply involved in leftist groups like “masses” and the Union of Intellectuals against Fascism, reflecting a commitment to social justice that permeated much of her work.

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Elsa Schiaparelli 1890–1973

Italiensk Born in Rom Surrealist mode

Hendes far, Celestino Schiaparelli, en anerkendt forsker i islamisk studier og sanskrit, skabte et miljø rigt på læring, mens hendes onkel, astronom Giovanni Schiaparelli – kendt for sine observationer af Mars’ “kanaler” – vækkede en livslang fascination med kosmos og det usædvanlige i hende.

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Paul Nash 1889–1946

Born in Kensington

Hans liv, preget av både personlig tragedie og kunstnerisk triumf, speiler det engelske samfunnets turbulente første halvdel av det 20. århundre. Hans utdannelse ved Parsons School of Art og senere Slade School of Fine Art ga ham et solid fundament, men han foretrakk å utvikle sin egen stil, fri for konvensjonelle begrensninger.

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Luis Royo born 1954

Spansk Born in Olalla Fantasy illustration

Royos kunst er øjeblikkeligt genkendelig for sine kraftfulde fremstillinger af stærke, ofte sensual feminine figurer sat i kontrast til fantastiske – og nogle gange skræmmende apokalyptiske – landskaber. Denne tematiske dybde vises kraftfuldt i hans berømte kunstbøger, der begynder med Kvinder (1992), efterfulgt af Malefic (1994), Secrets (1996), III Millennium, Evolution, Visioner og Dark Labyrinth.

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Julien Levy 1906–1981

Amerikansk Born in New York City Surrealisme, Avantgarde

julien levys kunstnerside. frida kahlo (stribe af to kontaktprint). wikipedia: julien levy.

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Jim Warren born 1949

Amerikansk Born in Long Beach Surrealistisk fantasy

Warren blev født den 24. november 1949 i Long Beach, Californien, og hans kunstneriske rejse begyndte organisk – en barndoms fascination af malerkunsten blomstrede op til en livslang dedikation til at skabe drømmeagtige billeder, der transporterer beskueren til fantastiske rækker.

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Michael Parkes born 1944

Born in Sikeston

Født i 1944 i Sikeston, Missouri, fremstod Michael Parkes som en sand original og visionær stemme i samtidskunsten – en mester i at smelte fantasi, spiritualitet og teknisk virtuositet sammen. De Tre Gracier, for eksempel – et maleri fremtrædende vist i Dan Browns The Lost Symbol – er ikke blot en smuk skildring af mytologiske figurer, men en kompleks allegori der inviterer til fortolkning på flere niveauer.

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Maurice Tabard 1897–1984

French Born in Lyon Surrealism

A pivotal moment arrived in 1914 when his father’s business necessitated a relocation to New York City, an event that irrevocably altered Tabard’s artistic trajectory. He enrolled at the New York Institute of Photography, immersing himself in the technical aspects of the medium and laying the groundwork for a future defined by innovative visual language. While Tabard’s career wasn't solely defined by Surrealism – he also worked as a set photographer and documentary filmmaker in the 1940s, and spent time teaching in the United States – his contributions to the movement remain significant.

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George Wallace Jardine 1920–2002

British Surrealism

George Wallace Jardine (1920–2002) remains a singular figure in British surrealism, celebrated for his evocative depictions of the Scottish Highlands and his masterful manipulation of printmaking techniques. His work established him as one of Scotland’s foremost landscape painters, blending the tangible reality of the natural world with the intangible whispers of the subconscious. A notable highlight of his graphic work includes the Levitation Act series, which captures ethereal forms suspended against stark backgrounds—a testament to his lifelong fascination with illusion and the boundary between the physical and the spectral.

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Graham Sutherland 1903–1980

Britisk Born in Streatham Surrealisme Wikipedia, 13 of 32 languages

Graham Vivian Sutherland, en titan inden for britisk modernisme, besad den sjældne evne til at transformere den naturlige verdens velkendte konturer til noget dybt foruroligende og spirituelt. Da han overgik til Goldsmiths' School of Art, begyndte Sutherland at bevæge sig væk fra traditionel repræsentation og følte sig draget mod den evokative kraft i kobberstik og raderinger.

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Claude Cahun 1894–1954

French Born in Nantes Surrealism

Rejecting the polished realism favored by many artists, she embraced a deliberately unsettling aesthetic—often employing double exposures and photomontage to create images that simultaneously reveal and conceal. Her collages weren’t simply assembled images; they were carefully constructed narratives designed to destabilize viewers' perceptions and provoke contemplation about gender roles and societal norms. During World War II, Cahun actively participated in the French Resistance movement, utilizing her artistic skills to disseminate propaganda and support underground networks.

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Oleksandr Aksinin 1949–1985

Ukrainian Born in Lviv Soviet art, Printmaking

Oleksandr Aksinin var en fremragende kunstner og prægekunstner, født i 1949 i Lviv, Ukraine, og døde i en flystyrt nær byen i 1985, kun 36 år gammel. Han blev mest kendt inden for Sovjetunionen under hans levetid og udstillede kunstværker gennem hele Ukraine, USSR og Østeuropa – hans eneste internationale soloudstilling fandt sted i Lodz, Polen, i 1981.

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Octavio Ocampo born 1943

Born in Celaya Wikipedia, 9 of 32 languages

I dag fortsætter Octavio Ocampo med at skabe, skubber grænserne for metamorfisk surrealisme og fanger publikum med sine indviklede og tankevækkende værker. Hans arv strækker sig ud over lærredet – det er et vidnesbyrd om illusionens kraft, kompleksitetens skønhed og den vedvarende menneskelige trang til at finde mening inden for virkelighedens lag.

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Frederick Sommer 1905–1999

American Photography, Surrealism

Born in Cornell University where he met Frances Elisabeth Watson—whom he married in 1928—Sommer’s life was marked by intellectual curiosity and artistic dedication, culminating in the establishment of the Center for Creative Photography at Arizona State University alongside Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, Wynn Bullock, and Aaron Siskind.

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Saul Steinberg 1914–1999

Romanian-American Born in Râmnicu Sărat Modernist Cartooning Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages

To encounter the work of Saul Steinberg is to step into a realm where the boundaries between thought and line, between reality and metaphor, begin to dissolve. He was a fixture in the prestigious galleries of New York, exhibiting alongside giants like Arshile Gorky and Robert Motherwell, yet he remained a beloved figure in the pages of mass-circulation periodicals.

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Luigi Serafini born 1949

Born in Rom

Luigi Serafini, født i Rom i 1949, indtager en helt unik plads i den samtidige fantasi, hvor han fungerer som både arkitekt for fysiske strukturer og kartograf over umulige verdener. Opvokset i en kunstnerisk arv var Serafinis tidlige liv gennemsyret af nuancerne i form og design – et fundament, der senere gjorde det muligt for ham at bygge bro mellem arkitekturens stringente logik og den surrealistiske fantasys flydende kaos.

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Oscar Dominguez 1906–1957

Spansk Born in San Cristóbal de La Laguna Surrealism Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages

Domínguez, en spansk surrealistisk maler, blev født den 3. januar 1906 i San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, på De Kanariske Øer i Spanien. Denne periode var afgørende for hans kunstneriske udvikling, da han frekventerede kunstskoler, besøgte gallerier og museer, og hentede inspiration fra avantgardemalerne som Yves Tanguy og Pablo Picasso. I 1933 mødte Domínguez André Breton, surrealismens førende teoretiker, samt poeten Paul Éluard.

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Hans Bellmer 1902–1975

German Born in Katowice Surrealism, Photography Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages

His photographs are characterized by a stark, almost clinical aesthetic, often employing unusual lighting and unsettling compositions. Bellmer's use of photography served not merely as documentation but as an integral part of his artistic process – a means of manipulating perception and creating a sense of unease. However, following the war, Bellmer's work gained recognition within Surrealist circles in Paris, where he sought refuge from Nazi persecution.

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Michael Sowa born 1945

Sowas kunstneriske rejse begyndte tidligt med en fascination for tegning og skulptur, plejet i hans formative år på Berlin State School of Fine Arts. Denne grundlæggende træning indgydte ham en omhyggelig sans for detaljer kombineret med et dristigt fantasiånder, der skulle blive kendemærker ved hans oeuvre.

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Jacek Yerka born 1952

Polsk Born in Toruń Surrealisme

Jacek Yerka föddes 1952 i Toruń, Polen och är en konstnär vars verk präglas av ett djupgående engagemang för surrealismen och en hänsynslös kärlek till detaljrikedom. Hans konst har nått internationellt erkännande och visas på museer över hela världen.

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Angus Rowland Mcbean 1904–1990

Born in Monmouth, New Jersey

He began his career crafting masks and scenery, developing a keen eye for visual storytelling and dramatic presentation. This early experience profoundly shaped his later photographic work, imbuing it with a strong sense of stagecraft and narrative. McBean transitioned into full-time theatre photography, quickly establishing himself as a skilled chronicler of the British stage.

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Wolfgang Paalen 1905–1959

Austrian-Mexican Born in Vienna Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia, 9 of 32 languages

A privileged upbringing afforded him a broad education, encompassing music—particularly the complex structures of Johann Sebastian Bach—and an early fascination with the classical world fostered during family sojourns in Rome. Initial guidance came from German painter Leo von König, nurturing Paalen’s nascent talent and setting him on a path toward artistic expression. He briefly rejoined them between 1951 and 1954 during a sojourn in Paris, but his creative energies were increasingly focused on developing what he termed “ Spaciales ” – paintings that sought to create immersive spatial environments through an extension of his fumage technique.

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Clarence John Laughlin 1905–1985

American Surrealist photography

His work also benefited from the influence of Edward Steichen, whose time at Vogue magazine provided Laughlin with valuable exposure and experience.

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Wilhelm Freddie 1909–1995

Dansk Born in København Abstrakt kunst, realistisk surrealisme Wikipedia, 12 of 32 languages

Født som Christian Frederik Wilhelm Carlsen den 7. februar 1909 i København, Danmark, levede Wilhelm Freddie et liv defineret af en rastløs søgen efter nye visuelle sprog. Mellem 1929 og 1930 arbejdede han som lærling som billedhugger på den Tekniske Skole, en periode, der forankrede hans forståelse for form og fysisk tilstedeværelse.

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo 1902–2002

Mexican Surrealist photography; Mexican muralism

While he took art classes at the Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes, much of his photography was self-taught, driven by an internal compulsion to document the shifting Mexican identity. His early work was rooted in European influences, but he soon became deeply moved by the Mexican muralism movement and the general cultural and political push to redefine the nation's soul. Through works such as The Good Reputation Sleeping and The Daughter of the Dancers, Bravo invited the world to see Mexico not through a lens of exoticism, but through a lens of profound, quiet dignity.

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Sergei Parajanov 1924–1990

Armenian, Ukrainian Born in Tbilisi Surrealism, Folklore

Sergei Parajanov, born Sarkis Hovsepi Parajaniants in Tbilisi, Georgia on January 9th, 1924, was more than just a filmmaker; he was a cultural architect, a visual poet, and a fiercely independent artist who profoundly shaped the landscape of world cinema. He is buried at Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan, a fitting tribute to a man whose spirit remains inextricably linked to the soul of Armenia.

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Eileen Agar 1899–1991

Argentine-British Born in Buenos Aires Surrealism Wikipedia, 9 of 32 languages

Eileen Forrester Agar, born in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires in 1899 to a Scottish father and American mother, was an artist whose life and work embodied a fascinating interplay of cultures and artistic movements. A period of study in Paris between 1928 and 1930 proved pivotal, exposing her to the intellectual ferment that would soon define Surrealism. Following World War II, Agar experienced a renewed period of artistic productivity, marked by numerous solo exhibitions beginning in 1946.

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George Condo born 1957

Amerikansk Born in Concord Kunstig Realisme Wikipedia, 7 of 32 languages

Mødet med Jean-Michel Basquiat i 1979 viste sig at være afgørende og førte til en flytning til New York City og en fuld fordybelse i den spirende kunstverden. Condos ankomst til New York faldt sammen med den eksplosive energi i East Village kunstscenen i de tidlige 1980'ere.

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Mário Cesariny 1923–2006

Portugisisk Born in Lissabon Surrealisme, Poesi

Født i Lissabon, Portugal, den 9. august 1923, ind i en familie præget af både privilegier og stille turbulens, trådte Mário Cesariny de Vasconcelos frem som en af de mest markante stemmer inden for portugisisk surrealisme. Hans far, Viriato de Vasconcelos, en dygtig guldsmed, og hans mor, María de las Mercedes Cesariny, en spansk kvinde af fransk afstamning, oplevede ægteskabelige vanskeligheder, der kastede en skygge over hjemmet.

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Piroska Szanto 1913–1998

Hungarian Born in Kiskunfélegyháza Surrealism

This artist colony, brimming with innovative minds like Endre Bálint, Dezső Korniss, and Lajos Vajda, became a crucible for her developing style.

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Artur Cruzeiro Seixas 1920–2020

Born in Amadora 1920s Art Deco

Upon returning to Portugal in 1964, Seixas continued to push the boundaries of artistic expression. The late 1960s brought further recognition, including a scholarship from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, which allowed him to dedicate himself fully to his artistic pursuits. This circle became the nucleus of what would emerge as the Surrealist Group of Lisbon in the mid-1940s, born from a schism within the broader Portuguese surrealist movement.

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Pavel Tchelitchew 1898–1957

Russisk-født Born in Dubrovka Surrealisme, Neo-romantik Wikipedia, 7 of 32 languages

Han blev født ind i en aristokratisk familie nær Moskva, og hans tidlige liv var præget af privat uddannelse og en spirende interesse for ballet og de visuelle kunstarter – passioner, der skulle komme til at forme hans kunstneriske bane på dybtgående vis.

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Marcelo Grassmann 1925–2013

Brazilian Born in Sao Joao do Rio Preto Engraving and draughtsmanship

Initially pursued sculpture before discovering his passion for engraving in the 1940s. These influences shaped his early style and thematic concerns. Influence on Subsequent Artists: His unique style and technical skill have inspired generations of artists in Brazil and beyond.

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María Izquierdo 1902–1955

Mexicansk Born in San Juan de los Lagos Surrealisme, Folkekunst Wikipedia, 11 of 32 languages

María Izquierdo Rodríguez, en pionerende mexicansk maler, blev født den 30. oktober 1902 i San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico. Denne banebrydende kunstner dedikende sit liv og sin karriere til at male kunst, der med stolthed fremviste hendes mexicanske rødder, og hun formåede at stå sideløbende med berømte mandlige mexicanske kunstnere som Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco og David Alfaro Siqueiros.

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Kay Sage 1898–1963

American Born in Watervliet Surrealism Wikipedia, 11 of 32 languages

The turning point arrived with her divorce in 1935 and subsequent move to Paris in 1937. Here, she encountered the burgeoning Surrealist movement and found herself drawn to the work of Giorgio de Chirico, whose enigmatic landscapes resonated deeply with her own internal world. Despite facing challenges as a woman artist in a male-dominated field, Sage exhibited her work at prominent galleries such as Pierre Matisse Gallery and Catherine Viviano Gallery in New York City, and participated in group exhibitions including the Salon des Surindépendants in Paris.

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Xul Solar 1887–1963

Born in San Fernando Wikipedia, 9 of 32 languages

Oscar Agustín Alejandro Schulz Solari, kendt i hele verden som Xul Solar, var en skikkelse, der trodsede enhver nem kategorisering. Han blev født i San Fernando, Argentina, i 1887, og hans liv og kunst var en levende gobelin vævet af tråde fra en kosmopolitisk opvækst, esoterisk udforskning og en urokkelig dedikation til kunstnerisk innovation.

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Richard Oelze 1900–1980

German Born in Magdeburg Surrealism Wikipedia, 7 of 32 languages

As a painter, draftsperson, and graphic artist, Oelze was regarded as a significant figure in surrealism. One of his most important works is Die Erwartung (The Expectation, 1935/1936), which depicts a group of people with their backs to the observer, staring into an empty landscape.

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Hedda Sterne 1910–2011

Rumænien Born in Bukarest Abstrakt ekspressionisme & Surrealisme Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages

Hedda Sterne, født Hedwig Lindenberg i Bukarest, Rumænien, i 1910, var en kunstner hvis liv og værk afspejlede et fascinerende krydsfelt mellem kulturer, bevægelser og personlige filosofier. Hendes formelle træning begyndte i 1918 under vejledning af Frederic Storck, en skulptør, der havde undervist hendes lærer Max Hermann Maxy, hvilket satte hende på vej til at engagere sig med nogle af de mest centrale kunstneriske strømninger i det tyvende århundrede.

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Pierre Roy 1880–1950

French Born in Nantes Surrealist Wikipedia, 7 of 32 languages

Born in 1880, Pierre Roy was a French surrealist painter. A significant moment in his career occurred in 1925 when he participated in the first exhibition of surrealist painters alongside figures such as Giorgio de Chirico, Max Ernst, and Pablo Picasso.

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Ithell Colquhoun 1906–1988

British Born in Shillong Surrealism, Occult art Wikipedia, 6 of 32 languages

In 1946, Colquhoun established a studio near Penzance, Cornwall, while maintaining a residence in London.

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Francisco Toledo 1940–2019

Mexikaner Born in Mexico City Surrealisme og Folkkunst Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages

Han var ikke blot en talentfuld kunstner, men også en aktiv kulturbærer og fortaler for Oaxaca’s unikke historie og kultur – en mand, hvis kunst og arbejde vil fortsætte med at inspirere kommende generationer. ## Influences and Collaborations Toledo’s kunstneriske udvikling blev betydeligt påvirket af nogle af verdens mest fremtrædende kunstnere og kunsthistorikere. Echoes af prækolumbiansk kunst resonerer kraftfuldt i hans arbejde, især ikonografien fra Zapotec og andre indigene kulturer, hvilket manifesterer sig som stilfulde figurer og symboliske motiver.

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Margit Anna 1913–1991

Born in Borota Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages

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Jacqueline Lamba 1910–1993

French Born in Saint-Mandé Surrealism Wikipedia, 6 of 32 languages

It was within the electric, avant-garde atmosphere of Paris that Lamba’s destiny intertwined with the movement's most iconic figure, André Breton. Their connection was nothing short of cinematic—a romance ignited by the sight of Lamba performing as a nude underwater dancer at the Coliseum, an image that would forever haunt Breton’s memory.

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Vlady 1920–2005

Modern Art

Vlady’s artistic development has been marked by a consistent dedication to traditional oil painting techniques. This painstaking approach requires immense patience and skill, resulting in paintings that possess a tactile quality and an almost photographic realism. The influence of classical masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer is palpable – particularly in Vlady's masterful use of light and shadow to create dramatic effect and evoke a sense of intimacy.

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Caleb Lewis

Australian

Lewis’s visual language is defined by a meticulous, almost rhythmic precision. The concentration required to place each point allows for a quiet stillness, turning a repetitive motion into a means of managing internal noise.

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Raquel Forner 1902–1988

Argentine Born in Buenos Aires Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia, 5 of 32 languages

Moving to Paris in the late 1920s, she became a vital participant in the "Paris Group," a collective of Argentine artists who sought to bridge the gap between South American sensibilities and European innovation. Her legacy is characterized by several key artistic pillars: Technical Mastery: The use of heavy impasto and rich, emotive color palettes that give her subjects a sculptural, palpable presence.

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Lubo Kristek born 1943

Tjekkisk/Tysk Born in Brno ['Konceptuel kunst', 'Surrealisme', 'Performancekunst'] Wikipedia, 6 of 32 languages

Født i Brno, Tjekkiet, i 1943, trådte Lubo Kristek frem som en markant stemme i den efterkrigstidslige europæiske kunstscene. Et vendepunkt i Kristeks kunstneriske udvikling kom med hans flytning til Vesttyskland i 1968 efter Prag-foråret. Værker som Kristek House i Brno – en bygning forvandlet til et surrealistisk arkitektonisk assemblage – demonstrerer hans engagement i at gøre kunsten tilgængelig og udfordre fastsatte forestillinger om det urbane landskab.

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James Gleeson 1915–2008

Australsk Born in Australien Surrealisme Wikipedia, 4 of 32 languages

Hans tidlige værker, såsom ”The Sower” (1944), antydede allerede denne ambition ved at præsentere et forvredet landskab befolket af gådefulde figurer, der syntes at træde frem fra en hvirvlende vortex af farve og form.

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Julian Trevelyan 1910–1988

Britisk Born in Dorking Surrealisme og Printmaking Wikipedia, 3 of 32 languages

Her mødtes han med nogle af de mest betydningsfulde figurer inden for avantgardet – Max Ernst, Oskar Kokoschka, Joan Miró og Pablo Picasso – kunstnere der udfordrede konventionelle forståelser af repræsentation og omfavnede kraften i det underbevidste. Han arbejdede sammen med Max Ernst, Oskar Kokoschka, Joan Miró og Pablo Picasso om at udforske nye teknikker og perspektiver inden for kunstnerisk udtryk.

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Jeffrey Smart 1921–2013

Australian Born in Adelaide Precisionism Wikipedia, 5 of 32 languages

His early work reflected this exposure, alongside an engagement with local maritime artist John Giles, painting industrial landscapes around Port Adelaide – scenes that foreshadowed his later preoccupation with urban environments. Even as a young artist, actively participating in the Royal South Australian Society of Arts, Smart demonstrated a unique vision, balancing modernist principles with a distinctly personal sensibility. Studying at La Grande Chaumière in Paris, and later under Fernand Léger at the Académie Montmartre, he immersed himself in the heart of modernist thought.

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Conroy Maddox 1912–2005

English Born in Ledbury Surrealism Wikipedia, 4 of 32 languages

He rejected traditional painting methods, embracing collage, frottage, and decalcomania—techniques that allowed for chance encounters and the emergence of unexpected forms. The influence of psychoanalysis, particularly the theories of Sigmund Freud, is evident in his exploration of hidden desires and repressed emotions. Conroy Maddox died in London in 2005 at the age of 92, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that continues to captivate and inspire.

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Tristram Paul Hillier 1905–1983

English Born in Beijing Surrealist Wikipedia, 2 of 32 languages

Throughout his career, Hillier remained a steadfast practitioner of surrealism, even as his travels took him across France and Spain before he eventually settled in Somerset, England.

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György Roman 1903–1981

Ungarsk Born in Rome Surrealisme Wikipedia, 1 of 32 languages

György Roman (1903 – 1981) emerged from the fertile artistic landscape of Hungary during the interwar period, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Hungarian Modernism and leaving an indelible mark on the Expressionist movement. The Expressionist Influence: The burgeoning Expressionist movement captivated Roman’s imagination, inspiring him to embrace bold colors, distorted forms, and subjective emotional expression. Furthermore, his works found their way into the Odescalchi Balbi Collection in Rome and were exhibited at Guildhall Art Gallery – London's Roman Amphitheatre—solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in European Modernism.

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Jorge Castillo born 1933

Spanish Born in Pontevedra Abstract Expressionist Wikipedia, 5 of 32 languages

The influence of Raquel Forner, a fellow artist and a key figure in the Spanish Surrealist movement, is undeniable; her exploration of dream imagery and psychological depth undoubtedly shaped Castillo’s early development. His initial exhibitions at Galería Altamira in Madrid showcased these early works – hauntingly beautiful ink drawings and gouaches that hinted at the emotional complexity to come. Castillo's artistic trajectory began with a formal education in drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, a crucial period that exposed him to the revolutionary currents of Surrealism.

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Ivan Eyre 1935–2022

Canadian Born in Saskatchewan Abstract Figurative, Prairie Landscape Wikipedia, 3 of 32 languages

Born in the small Saskatchewan community of Tulymétik in 1935, Eyre’s artistic journey wasn't simply about depicting what he saw, but about translating a deeply felt connection to place into a visual language that explored existential themes and the complexities of human experience. This formative connection would become the bedrock of his artistic expression. For thirty-three years, from 1959 to 1992, Eyre dedicated himself to teaching at the University of Manitoba School of Art, shaping generations of aspiring artists.

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Ceri Richards 1903–1971

Born in Dunvant Wikipedia, 2 of 32 languages

Efter et læretid hos et elektrisk firma førte hans passion for kunsten ham til aftenstudier ved Swansea College of Art. Denne dedikation kulminerede i et afgørende legat til Royal College of Art i London i 1924 – et vendepunkt, der kastede ham ind i hjertet af den modernistiske bevægelse.

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Eldzier Cortor 1916–2015

American Born in Richmond Surrealism, Realism Wikipedia, 3 of 32 languages

His involvement with the Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided him with invaluable experience documenting scenes of Bronzeville, a vibrant Black neighborhood in Chicago during the Depression era.

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Linder Sterling born 1954

British Wikipedia, 4 of 32 languages

Her work has been featured in group exhibitions at the Tate Modern, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. In 2017, she was honored with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award. Her performance art has included works such as The Ultimate Form, a collaboration with choreographer Kenneth Tindall, and Children of the Stain.

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Juan Barjola 1919–2004

Spanish Born in Torre de Miguel Sesmero New Figuration Wikipedia, 3 of 32 languages

The shadow of Pablo Picasso loomed large over Spanish art during Barjola’s formative years, but rather than imitation, Picasso's example spurred him toward originality. The Spanish Civil War cast a long pall over his generation, and while Barjola’s work wasn't overtly political in the propagandistic sense, it resonated with a profound sense of displacement and loss.

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Emilio Tadini 1927–2002

Spanish Born in Milan Catalan Modernisme Wikipedia, 1 of 32 languages

Emilio Tadini was far more than a painter; he was a profound architect of meaning within the Italian cultural landscape. Born in Milan in 1927, his journey began not with a brush, but with the written word. A poet, novelist, and essayist, Tadini first emerged onto the prestigious literary stage in 1947 through Elio Vittorini's magazine, Politecnico.

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Leandre Cristòfol 1908–1998

Catalan Born in Olesa de Balaguer Surrealism, Non-figurative Wikipedia, 1 of 32 languages

leandre cristòfol i peralba, en katalansk billedhugger, betragtes som en af pionererne inden for surrealistisk skulptur i Catalonien. Han blev født i Olesa de Balaguer, Spanien, i 1908 og gik bort i Lleida, Spanien, i 1998. Som selvlært kunstner formåede Cristòfol at skabe et værk, der spænder fra det ikke-figurative til dybt personlige portrætter og værker med religiøse temaer.

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Ellen Lanyon 1926–2013

Born in Chicago World Goes Pop Wikipedia, 1 of 32 languages

Lanyon’s early work focused on intimate portraits of relatives and the spaces they inhabited – quiet studies imbued with a sense of psychological depth. She herself often described these works as “dreamscapes,” a fitting term for paintings that seem to exist on the threshold between waking consciousness and the realm of sleep. In the 1970s, Lanyon’s move to New York brought her into contact with the feminist art collective Heresies, further broadening her intellectual and artistic horizons.