surrealism

noun

sur·re·al·ism sə-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm

also -ˈrā-

: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations

surrealist

sə-ˈrē-ə-list

also -ˈrā-

noun or adjective

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Katayama never quite sustains our interest while oscillating between coming-of-age desires, gory atrocities, and erotic surrealism. —

Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The notion of heritage provided comfort for some, while others embraced surrealism and more high octane designs in collections which reflected a desire to escape. —

Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 Hailing from the Company Flow school of post-apocalyptic rap deconstruction, the New Yorkers smash together surrealism and polemic in songs whose harmonious soul samples belie an inescapable sense of dread. —

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024 The ad: a fashion campaign inspired by Dalí and surrealism. —

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