Surrealism - Upcoming Digital Events

Radical Dreams and Chicago Surrealism: A Conversation with Penelope Rosemont, Abigail Susik, and Elliott H. King
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
The conversation will cover topics relevant to the display of Chicago surrealist pamphlets and posters at the current "Surrealism Beyond Borders" exhibition at the Tate Modern
May 24th 2023

Surrealism - Past Digital Events

Gertrude Abercrombie’s Solitary Surrealism by Dr Sabina Stent
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
This lecture will focus on Abercrombie’s solitary Surrealism and how her still, isolated art offers us glimpses into marvellous worlds that feel excitingly alive.
Jul 27th 2022

Elsa Schiaparelli’s Zodiac Collection by Dr Sabina Stent
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
This illustrated lecture will specifically revolve around Schiaparelli’s Zodiac Collection, exploring her fascination with the Solar System
Jun 29th 2022

Open Sesame: Dorothea Tanning’s Bibliographic Surrealism
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Join Dr Catriona McAra for a lecture on Dorothea Tanning
Jun 06th 2022

Surreal Things – Surrealism and Design – Ghislaine Wood – Zoom
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Ghislaine Wood will discuss her influential 2007 exhibition at The V&A
May 26th 2022

The fluid world of Ithell Colquhoun – Dr. Richard Shillitoe
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Her navel is a pool of water lilies": the fluid world of Ithell Colquhoun - Dr. Richard Shillitoe - hosted by Dr. Amy Hale
May 15th 2022

British Women Surrealists by Nayia Yiakoumaki – zoom lecture
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Mar 23rd 2022

Eroticism and Surrealist Sewing Machines by Dr Abigail Susik – Zoom
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Surrealist sewing machines and the surrealist movement’s interest in female masturbation as a form of social-sexual resistance
Feb 22nd 2022

Leonora Carrington. A World Made of Magic – Teresa Arcq – Zoom Lecture
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
In Leonora Carrington´s oeuvre, fantastic animals and beings inhabit magical worlds.
Nov 22nd 2021

The Magical Mind of Ithell Colquhoun, Surrealist & Occultist – Dr. Amy Hale – Zoom Talk
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Lecture on one of the most interesting, dynamic, and theoretically sophisticated women Surrealists & Occultists by Dr.Amy Hale
Nov 07th 2021

Transformation and Identity in Austin Osman Spare by Michael Staley by zoom
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
In this illustrated talk, Michael Staley discusses Spare’s vision with particular reference to a number of pictures
Oct 17th 2021

Surrealism and Crime: A Live Zoom Lecture by Jonathan P. Eburne
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Join Professor Jonathan P. Eburne to explore how crime informed the surrealist movement in Europe
Oct 04th 2021

Women Surrealists with Professor Dawn Ades on Zoom
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Join Professor Dawn Ades to explore the paradoxical role of Surrealist women artists in a movement that both elevated and silenced them
Sep 12th 2021

In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States – Tere Arcq
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Live on Zoom from Mexico City Teresa Arcq will discuss her LACMA exhibition In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and The United States
Jun 27th 2021

Leonora Carrington, My Mother – Gaby Weisz – Zoom Lecture
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Leonora Carrington's Son - Gaby Weisz - talks about his recent memoir of his mother with Viktor Wynd - Zoom Lecture in collaboration with Morbid Anatomy
Jun 13th 2021

The Archaeology Of British Surrealism: A Lecture By David Haycock On Zoom
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Join art historian Dr David Boyd Haycock to explore the fascinating history of the Surrealist movement in Britain
Jun 08th 2021

The Marquis De Sade & The Avant-garde: Illustrated Zoom Talk by Alyce Mahon
Digital Event - Zoom Lecture
Join Professor Alyce Mahon to trace how the Marquis de Sade became an icon of free expression and explore his influence on Surrealist art
May 04th 2021