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Is it a pipe or not a pipe? That’s the question…

Posted on 18 April 2011 by pagesoftheworld

René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. He was born in 1898 and died in 1967. His mother committed suicide by drowning herself, and is said to be found with her face covered by her dress. Some people suggest that … Continue reading →

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Individual expressions

Posted on 18 April 2011 by Riley what's her name

Surrealism is an individual’s own expression and outlook of life.  In André Breton’s Manifesto, he defines Surrealism as: “Automatisme psychique pur par lequel on se propose d’exprimer, soit verbalement, soit par écrit, soit de toute autre manière, le fonctionnement réel … Continue reading →

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