James GLEESON<br/>
<em>We inhabit the corrosive littoral of habit</em> 1940 <!-- (recto) --><br />

oil on canvas<br />
40.7 x 51.3 cm<br />
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br />
Anonymous gift, 1941<br />
1096-4<br />
© Courtesy of the artist
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James GLEESON
We inhabit the corrosive littoral of habit 1940
oil on canvas
40.7 x 51.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Anonymous gift, 1941
1096-4
© Courtesy of the artist
Salvador DALÍ
Trilogy of the desert: Mirage (1946)
oil on canvas
36.1 x 59.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Eugenie Crawford Bequest, Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest, The Nigel Peck AM and Patricia Peck Fund, Morry Fraid AM and The Spotlight Foundation, The Fox Family Foundation, Ken Harrison AM and Jill Harrison, The Hansen Little Foundation, The Betsy and Ollie Polasek Endowment and donors to the 2018 NGV Foundation Annual Dinner and 2018 NGV Annual Appeal, 2017
2017.453
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí/VEGAP, Madrid. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Giorgio DE CHIRICO
Piazza d'Italia (1953)
oil on canvas
50.0 x 40.2 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by John and Cecily Adams and Dr Peter Chu and Robert Morrow, 2022
2022.854
© Giorgio de Chirico Estate/SIAE, Rome. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Petrina HICKS
Shenae and Jade 2005
lightjet print
123 x 114.8 cm (image) 135 x 127.3 cm (sheet)
ed. 5/8
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2019
2019.1020
© Petrina Hicks. Courtesy of Michael Reid, Sydney; and This Is No Fantasy, Melbourne
MAN RAY
The egg and the shell (1931)
(L'œuf et le coquillage)
gelatin silver photograph
24.7 x 19.9 cm (image and sheet)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Miss Flora MacDonald Anderson and Mrs Ethel Elizabeth Ogilvy Lumsden, Found Benefactor, 1983
PH138-1983
© Man Ray Trust. ADAGP/Copyright Agency
Salvador Dalí Mae West Lips Sofa 1937–38 (1938) pictured in the dining room at Monkton House, West Dean, West Sussex.
© Alamy Stock Photo
© Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí. VEGAP/Copyright Agency, 2023

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In 1924, André Breton published his Manifeste du Surréalisme (Surrealist Manifesto), launching one of the twentieth century’s most significant and well-known art movements.

Marking the 100-year anniversary of this manifesto, the NGV invites adult learners to discover the history, impact and ongoing legacy of Surrealism in this one day course.

Spend the day at the NGV learning from NGV curators and education specialists about this defining movement, from its birth in post-war Europe in the 1920s, the key figures involved in its development, the techniques used by Surrealist artists, and the ways that it continues to influence artists today.

Lunch will be provided via a voucher to be redeemed onsite at Gallery Kitchen or Tea Room.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this one-day course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the historical and cultural contexts and evolution of Surrealism.
  • Via engagement with important works in the NGV Collection, identify and recognise key Surrealist artists, including the themes, techniques and characteristics of their work.
  • Understand and articulate the influence of Surrealism on contemporary art and visual culture.

INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS & EDUCATORS

Surrealism – 1920s to Now offers an inspiring and creative professional learning opportunity for teachers of all levels and subjects. Surrealism – 1920s to Now meets the following AITSL standards:

  • Know the content and how to teach it (2.1)
  • Engage in professional learning (6.1)
  • Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community (7.4)
  • A certificate of professional learning is available on request.

    Surrealism is also available as a self-guided online course or a four-week, in-person course. Learn more

    This course is part of NGV Adult Learning, offering online courses, in-person courses, talks and livestreamed events to support avid learners of all ages to confidently embrace the world of art, design and ideas. Learn more

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