Another sublime exhibition on Surrealism. This one is at the Robert Koch Gallery and lasts until March 29, 2025.
The Robert Koch Gallery pays homage to Surrealism with an exhibition of surrealist photographs taken between 1924 and 1989. Drawn from the gallery’s holdings, this exhibition celebrates the centenary of surrealism and its vast historical influence on art. Surrealism revolutionized art and visual culture. Emerging in the aftermath of the First World War, surrealism responded to the disillusionment and trauma of the era, seeking to unlock the unconscious and explore alternative realities. His influence endures, continuing to inspire contemporary artists and their exploration of the subconscious. This exhibition brings together works by American, British, Czech, French, Hungarian and Mexican photographers, examining how surrealism has shaped and intersected artistic traditions over the past century.
Surrealism in Photography highlights the impact of the movement beyond geographic and cultural borders. The exhibition presents works by Man Ray, György Kepes, André Kertész, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Oliver Gagliani, Jaromír Funke, Florence Henri, Josef Sudek, Ruth Bernhard, Bill Brandt, Josef Bartuška, Josef Ehm, Foto Ada, Ferenc Haar, Miroslav Hák. , Philippe Halsman, Tibor Honty, István Kerny, Jiří Lehovec, Nathan Lerner, Emila Medková, László Osoha, Vilém Reichmann, Jan Saudek, Jindřich Štyrský, Drahotín Šulla, Karel Teige, Geza Vandor, František Vobecký and Eugen Wiškovský. The selected works demonstrate how surrealist thought permeated various artistic approaches, from poetic abstraction to dreamlike imagery.
Surrealism in Photography: 1920s – 1980s
Until March 29, 2025
Robert Koch Gallery
49 Geary Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
T: 415.421.0122
www.kochgallery.com
