Beaux-Arts shows that the Belgian Surrealists did not just follow in the footsteps of their French contemporaries
le double secret (1927), René Magritte.Center Pompidou, Paris
André Breton is generally considered the father of the Surrealist movement, but Beaux-Arts seeks to remind the world that the Belgian Surrealists did not simply follow in the footsteps of their French contemporaries. This exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of surrealism in Belgium takes its title from the work of poet Paul Nouget, “Histoire de ne pas l’ire” (Stories without laughter), and explores his surrealist work. The pamphlet was produced at the same time as Breton’s famous manifesto. Featuring works by renowned artists such as René Magritte, Rachel Beys and Marcel Marien, the exhibition also looks at the movement’s international reach and socio-political background, as well as current creative activities. We will also exhibit works by artists who are engaged in It will be a surreal scale in itself, bringing together over 360 of his objects from over 50 museums and private collections. It doesn’t end at the Beaux-Arts doors. The exhibition is paired with his IMAGINE. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is for those who want to delve deeper into the world of Surrealism. For more information, please visit Bozar’s website.
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La Jongleuse (1929–30), Paul Nouget.Archives and Literary Museum in Brussels
Norin (1920–29), ELT Messens.AmSab Institute of Social History, Ghent
love of desire (1929), Salvador Dali.Munich Museum of Modern Art