Surrealism: Expanding from the Visual Arts to Advertising, Fashion and Interior DesignNakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka 10:00
Adults ¥1,800, university & high school students ¥1,500, junior high school & elementary school students ¥500
Generally speaking, surrealism has become synonymous with Salvador Dali and his iconic images of melting clocks, ants and elephants with long, spindly legs. However, the movement has evolved far beyond those otherworldly motifs since Andre Breton first defined the term in 1924.
Characterised by dream-like atmospheres and unsettling imagery, surrealism was initially an artistic expression focussed on exploring the subconscious mind, spurred on by Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis theories. But over the decades, its influence has penetrated many aspects of everyday life.
A century after its emergence, this exhibition at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka brings together a comprehensive selection of masterpieces from collections across Japan to showcase surrealism’s wide-ranging reach. These works allow you to explore how the movement has shaped everything from advertising and fashion to interior design, and witness its enduring impact on culture.
Note: this exhibition is closed on Mondays (except January 12 and February 23), December 30–January 1, January 13, and February 24.
