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History & Criticism - Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art

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Book Synopsis: Now available in paperback, this book remains the definitive survey of the life and work of Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington (1917-2011). Carrington burst onto the Surrealist scene in 1936, when, as a precocious nineteen-year-old debutante, she escaped the stultifying demands of her wealthy English family by running away to Paris with her lover Max Ernst. She was immediately championed by Andre Breton, who responded enthusiastically to her fantastical, dark and satirical writing style and her interest in fairy tales and the occult. Her stories were included in Surrealist publications, and her paintings in the Surrealists' exhibitions. After the dramas and tragic separations of the Second World War, Carrington ended up in the 1940s as part of the circle of Surrealist European emigres living in Mexico City. Close friends with Luis Bunuel, Benjamin Peret, Octavio Paz and a host of both expatriate Surrealists and Mexican modernists, Carrington was at the centre of Mexican cultural life, while still maintaining her European connections. Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art provides a fascinating overview of this intriguing artist's rich body of work. The author considers Carrington's preoccupation with alchemy and the occult, and explores the influence of indigenous Mexican culture and beliefs on her production.

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Discover the mesmerizing world of Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington with our definitive book, now available in paperback. Dive into the captivating life and work of Carrington, who broke free from the constraints of her wealthy English family to join the Surrealist movement in Paris. Admired by Andre Breton himself, Carrington's fantastical and satirical writing style, along with her passion for fairy tales and the occult, earned her a place among the Surrealists. Her stories were featured in Surrealist publications, and her paintings graced the walls of their exhibitions.

In the aftermath of the Second World War, Carrington found herself in Mexico City, surrounded by a vibrant community of Surrealist emigres. Rubbing shoulders with luminaries such as Luis Bunuel and Octavio Paz, Carrington continued to carve her unique artistic path, blending her European roots with Mexican culture. Our book, Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art, delves into the intricate connection between Carrington's work and her fascination with alchemy and the occult. It explores how indigenous Mexican beliefs influenced her artistic expression, making for a truly captivating body of work.

Don't miss your opportunity to own this compelling tribute to one of the most intriguing artists of the Surrealist movement. Immerse yourself in Carrington's world of surrealism, alchemy, and art by grabbing your copy of Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art today!

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