Surreal by Michèle Gerber Klein
Surreal by Michèle Gerber Klein is a captivating biography of Leonor Fini the daring, enigmatic artist who redefined surrealism on her own terms. Unlike her male contemporaries, Fini refused to be mused or managed, instead claiming her place as a painter, performer, designer, and feminist icon in a male-dominated movement.
Set against the cultural backdrop of 20th-century Europe, Surreal is a bold, beautifully written portrait of a woman who blurred boundaries in art, gender, and identity and who deserves to be remembered.
Book Bundle
Perfect for readers of The Red Comet, The Lives of Lee Miller, and Women Artists, this book is a must for lovers of surrealism, feminism, and forgotten brilliance.
Why Surreal is a Must-Read:
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Trailblazing Subject: The life of Leonor Fini, radical and unapologetic.
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Art History with Edge: Reveals the untold side of surrealist circles.
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Visually Rich: A story of theatricality, beauty, and rebellion.
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Feminist Lens: Celebrates agency, eccentricity, and artistic freedom.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Leonor didn’t paint dreams she lived them, unapologetically."
Translation (Sinhala):
"Leonor සිතුවම් කළේ සිහින නොවෙයි ඇය ඒවා ජීවත් වුණා, කණගාටුවක් නැතුව."
Translation (Tamil):
"லியோனார் கனவுகளை வரைவதில்லை அவை அவளால் வாழப்பட்டது, தயக்கமின்றி."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
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