Surrealism Beyond Borders, by Stephanie D’Alessandro & Matthew Gale

Although commonly thought of as an inter-war European movement, Surrealism in fact influenced and encompassed artists and writers from all over the globe well into the later part of the 20th century. This catalogue to an exhibition at the Met features work from women and men from 45 different countries, and illustrates how Surrealism was a means to open minds and challenge political orthodoxies. It's a survey that will expand your mind and help you to move beyond Magritte in understanding one of the most important and influential movements of the last century.