Real Surreal
Real Surreal
April 1, 2016
Herbert Bayer, Self Portrait, 1932 / photo-montage
© 2015, Pro Litteris, Zurich
Based on a previous exhibition of exemplary 19th century photographs, which showcased the differences and commonalities within the Neues Sehen movement, the Museum Bellerive went another step further to provide the viewer with a ‘new way of seeing’: featuring original prints by renowned photographers, the presentation allows us to rediscover the breadth and multi-dimensional nature of an approach that moves between the real and the surreal.
The selection of around 200 photographs is complemented by historical photo books,
newspapers and rare artist books, providing a comprehensive experience of the exhibition’s theme. Several cinematic works are being screened as part of the exhibition to highlight the fruitful relationship between avant-garde photography and film-making during this era.
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Herbert Bayer, Self Portrait, 1932 / photo-montage
© 2015, Pro Litteris, Zurich
Hans Bellmer, The Doll, 1935
© 2015, Pro Litteris, Zurich
Man Ray, Electricity, 1931 / photo-engraving
© Man Ray Trust / 2015 Pro Litteris, Zurich
Albert Renger-Patzsch, Self Portrait, 1926/27
© Albert Renger Patzsch Archive / Ann and Jürgen Wilde, Cologne / 2015, Pro Litteris, Zurich
Genia Rubin: Lisa Fonssagrives. Robe: Alix (Madame Grès), 1937
© Sheherazade Ter-Abramoff, Paris