André Breton
André Breton was a French writer and poet, best known as the founder of Surrealism, a movement that sought to challenge the conventional boundaries of art and literature. His works often blend dream imagery with the unconscious mind, aiming to unlock deeper truths about human experience. Breton's influential manifestos and writings, such as 'Nadja' and 'Manifesto of Surrealism,' have left a profound mark on modern art and literature, inspiring countless artists and writers to explore the realms of the irrational and the fantastical.
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André Breton was a founder and leader of Surrealism who introduced Wifredo Lam to the Paris avant-garde.
Lam, Williams, and a final word
Guyana· 2026-05-28
André Breton is celebrated for the centenary of the Surrealism Manifesto.
O que fazer? Quarta é dia de dançar com “Cats ”e entoar “Uh Oh” | Lazer
Portugal· 2026-01-14
André Breton published the first Surrealist manifesto in 1924.
Izstāde Visāda garuma sapņi / Diena
Latvia· 2025-12-13
André Breton, the ‘pope of surrealism’, lauded Kahlo, saying that 'the art of Frida Kahlo is a ribbon around a bomb'.
Frida Kahlo’s record-breaking painting El Sueño positions death as a roommate | Art & Leisure
Jamaica· 2025-12-01
André Breton was immediately captivated by the prose of the young writer Julien Gracq.
« Correspondance », d’André Breton et Julien Gracq : « Tout à la fois ensemble et séparément »
France· 2025-11-04
André Breton was a surrealist who Picasso expressed interest in the Iberian statuettes to.
Picasso y Apollinaire investigados por robo en 1911: anomia, artistas y sociedad
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-02
André Breton is referenced in relation to the surrealism that influenced Tenerife.
Queremos tanto a Mario
Argentina· 2025-10-19
André Breton is referred to as the 'chief surrealist' who recognized Meret Oppenheim's work.
Paris, Carona und ihr wildes Künstlerleben
Switzerland· 2025-10-05
André Breton was a French poet who invented surrealism and aimed to inspire artists to draw from irrational thoughts.
Da hun havde fotograferet rædslerne i kz-lejren, forevigede hun sig selv i Hitlers badekar
Denmark· 2025-08-25
Andre Breton is recognized as the founder of the surrealist movement.
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Montenegro· 2025-08-23
Many works owned by Karpidas have been passed down through famous hands, such as Surrealism founder André Breton.
Inside the home of Pauline Karpidas, the art-world ‘grand dame’ who could be the last of her kind
United States· 2025-08-04
André Breton was a surrealist poet who was fondly remembered by Louis Aragon.
Le metteur en scène Robert Wilson est mortFrance· 2025-07-31
André Breton was a leading figure in the Surrealist movement and interacted with Irène Zurkinden.
Paris, Kunst und Leben: Irène Zurkindens faszinierendes DoppellebenSwitzerland· 2025-07-15
The centenary of the publication of André Breton's Surrealism Manifesto is celebrated in the exhibition.
O que fazer? Terça é dia de curtas e Morricone | LazerPortugal· 2025-07-15
André Breton is noted as an influential figure in the art community, representing a new wave of artistic thought.
باليت المدى: حامل الفانوس
Iraq· 2025-07-14
André Breton was the lead theorist of surrealism who criticized Salvador Dali's focus on money.
Surreal-Life Experience - Frank McNally on Salvador Dali, cosmogonic ecstasy, and the far-right government of Perpignan – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-10
André Breton is noted for placing the notion of the unconscious at the heart of the surrealist revolution.
« Psychanalyse et critique littéraire (1969-1970) » : Jacques Derrida, une pensée de la littératureFrance· 2025-06-30
André Breton is referenced in relation to his work 'Nadja' which explores themes of perception and emotion.
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Venezuela· 2025-05-30
André Breton was a surrealist writer who was part of the circle of writers and intellectuals surrounding Asturias in Paris.
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Uruguay· 2025-05-21
André Breton recognized Frida Kahlo as a talented artist during his visit to Mexico.
Carta surrealista al fantasma de Frida KahloVenezuela· 2025-05-06
André Breton is a writer to whom Marcel Duchamp addressed handwritten letters, featured in Attilio Codognato's collection.
Entre bijoux baroques et œuvres d’art contemporaines, l’héritage flamboyant d’Attilio CodognatoFrance· 2025-04-26
André Breton is noted for his contributions to surrealism and his interest in outsider art.
Šetnja sa nebeskim IlijomMontenegro· 2025-04-12
André Breton is mentioned in relation to the surrealist movement and its controversial ideas about freedom.
Responsabilidad de expresión | Opinión
Spain· 2025-04-05
André Breton was a prominent figure in surrealism and lived at 42, rue Fontaine from 1922 until his death in 1966.
"Un enjeu de conservation et de préservation de toutes ces pièces historiques": déménagement du siècle avant la fermeture du Centre Pompidou
Monaco· 2025-03-23
André Breton began the first Manifesto of Surrealism a century ago.
Liberar el surrealismo | BabeliaSpain· 2025-03-08
André Breton, a surrealist, also honored Musidora in his works.
Una musa olvidadaArgentina· 2025-03-02
André Breton described Georges Bataille as a paranoid and madman.
Jokūbo Brazio premjerą „Akies istorija“ įkvėpė Georges Bataile’o kūryba | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-02-25
André Breton was a French poet and writer, founder of surrealism.
¿Qué pasó en el mundo un día como hoy? Revisa el efemérides del 19 de febrero | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-02-19
André Breton is referenced as the founder of surrealism, which is being showcased in the current exhibition.
Sürrealismi võidukäik Tartus jätkub
Estonia· 2025-02-19André Breton published the surrealist manifesto in 1924.
Los pájaros de Max Ernst se acomodan en el Bellas Artes de Bilbao | CulturaSpain· 2025-02-14
