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Surrealism was one of the most influential cultural movements of the twentieth century. Subverting the dogmas of modernism and rationalism in art and literature, it also had a profound impact on the world of design. From Dalís Mae West Lips sofa to Schiaparellisshocking pinkhaute couture, Surrealism championed the power of the unconscious, of dreams and hidden desiresand liberated design from convention and functionalism. Published to accompany the exhibition Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924Today, this book celebrates Surrealisms enduring legacy. It features groundbreaking fashion by Mary Katrantzou and Dior, as well as British artists and designers, including Tim Walker, Jonathan Trayte and Vince Fraser. Alongside essays by leading experts, such as Ghislaine Wood and Alyce Mahon, are interviews with practitioners who are carrying the torch of Surrealism today, including Viviane Sassen, Dunne & Raby and the Campana Brothers. The book concludes with a glimpse
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