Surrealism in the Shadow of the French–Algerian War
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The French–Algerian War (1954–1962) was a key event in post-WWII French history. It coincided with a renewal of the French surrealist movement, with the publication of a new review, Le Surréalisme, même (1956–1960), and a major group exhibition in 1959, Exposition intéRnatiOnale du Surréalisme (EROS). What effect did the French–Algerian War have on surrealism? The surrealists not only supported Algerian independence, but they were also involved in the intellectual opposition to the war, participating in numerous initiatives supporting the Algerian cause. Yet, despite this evidence, the picture that emerges is curiously fragmented, suggesting in retrospect that the war was more a shadowy presence than an overriding concern during this period.
Source: Journal of Avant-Garde Studies
Author: Raymond Spiteri
Institution: Victoria University of Wellington
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401669106