Get ready to explore the weird and wonderful world of Surrealism at PHotoESPAÑA this year! LOEWE and LOEWE FOUNDATION are celebrating the 100th anniversary of André Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto with a trippy new exhibition. Curated by María Millán, it’s a collection of photographs from 24 artists and groups that shows how Surrealism has shaped photography over the last century.

The exhibition explores how photographers have used their craft to delve into the world of dreams and the unconscious, inspired by the aftermath of World War I and Freud’s ideas. Techniques like double exposures, photomontage, and creative lighting helped these artists present a new way of seeing reality.

Among the photos is a piece from Kati Horna’s series that captures the complex feelings of desire and grief. The show also includes works by well-known Surrealists and others who, while not strictly part of the movement, were influenced by its playful and experimental nature.

The display doesn’t just look back; it also features more recent artists who’ve continued to push the boundaries of Surrealism in their work. And it highlights Latin America’s role in the movement, showing how the region’s unique perspective added to Surrealism’s global impact.

Anonymous – Young boy in NYC, 1930s – Gelatin silver print – Throckmorton Fine Art

Lola Álvarez – Bravo Eye, 1950s – Gelatin Silver Print – Throckmorton Fine Art

Germaine Krull – Jean Cocteau, 1929 – Gelatin silver print – Throckmorton Fine Art

Graciela Iturbide – Magnolia with Mirror, Juchitán, 1986 – Gelatin Silver Print – Throckmorton Fine Art

Kati Horna – Untitled, México City, 1962 – Gelatin Silver Print – Throckmorton Fine Art

Kati Horna – Leonora Carrington at her studio, Mexico, 1956 – Gelatin silver print, vintage – Throckmorton Fine Art

Tina Modotti – Louis Bunin and “The Secretary”, 1929 – Gelatin silver print, vintage – Throckmorton Fine Art

Lucien Clergue – Jean Cocteau, Le Testament d’Orphee, 1959 – Gelatin silver print – Throckmorton Fine Art

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