Exploring Surrealism
Learn how to analyze and talk about Surrealist art, in ArtsClub’s interactive autumn series, Exploring Surrealism!
In each class, we’ll explore a different facet of the story of Surrealism, from its origins in the whimsical Dada movement to the influence of Sigmund Freud, and the artwork created by women and nonbinary artists. Hone your analytical skills and apply what you’ve learned to express your own opinions about Surrealist artworks!
Classes are stand alone, so pick the week that fits your schedule or book all four!
Artists include: Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí, Leonora Carrington, and many more!
All lessons meet in-person at 311 East Third Street, New York.
Vaccination is required for entry.
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Class 1: Dada Cyborgs
Sunday, September 26
10:00-11:30AMThis week, explore the global movement that rocked the art world at its core, and nurtured the careers of soon-to-be Surrealists, like Max Ernst. The Dada movement gave us Ernst, strange cyborgs, and a whole new way to think about, and make, art.
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Class 2: The Unconscious
Sunday, October 10
10:00-11:30AMThis week, explore the Freudian ideas at the heart of Surrealism— specifically, the theory of the unconscious, and the many ways Surrealist artists took inspiration from their unconscious minds!
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Class 3: Women & Non-binary Surrealists
Sunday, October 24
10:00-11:30AMThis week, explore how women and nonbinary artists carved their own paths within the male-dominated Surrealist movement to create unique artworks rich with meaning!
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Class 4: Surrealist Objects
Sunday, November 7
10:00-11:30AMThis week, explore the Surrealist interest in small, uncanny sculptures. We’ll discuss Freud’s writings and our own human instincts to understand why these strange Objects still captivate viewers!
About your instructor:
Chloe Hyman
Chloe is an art writer and researcher, who splits her time between New York City and Amsterdam. Chloe earned her Master’s in Art History from Courtauld Institute in London and her Bachelor’s in Art History from Tufts. Chloe conducts research for ArtsClub’s corporate lessons and teaches the Sunday Deep Dive Lesson on Surrealism.
Book your lesson.
Sign up for one lesson or all four!