Jean Benoît 1922 - 2010

The extraordinary and uncompromising Surrealist Jean Benoît passed away August 20, 2010.  He was one of the most powerful purveyors of Surrealist imagery the world has ever seen.  Benoît joined the Surrealist Movement in 1959 and that same year he performed and designed the costumes for the Exécution Du Testament Du Marquis De Sade.  He was married to Surrealist Mimi Parent (1924 - 2005).  Members of Surrealist Movement will have tributes to him through-out this year and we will post them here when they become available.

TROVA Remembered 1927 - 2009

If you are in the St. Louis area this summer I encourage you to view the Ernest Trova retrospective at White Flag Projects (gallery) located at 4568 Manchester Ave - STL 63110, close to the CWE south of I-64/40. I am sorry Ernest, I never found the high-ball glass you had me search for ...

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Rand Paul, this is not 1964

Rand Paul seems to think only 9/10ths of the Civil Rights Act was good enough for him and Kentucky!

New book from the Surrealist Movement

Hydrolith is here; the newest book from the International Surrealist Movement. You can order the book from the publisher or contact us.
HYDROLITH

Magritte for the masses

Thinking about Rene Magritte today.  His art always seems to get me out of my artistic funk ......

More Duvall......

I regret to say that I was unaware of how many family member J.S.D. had living, especially in Iowa. On behalf of the Surrealists scattered across the globe I want to extend our sympathies and let you know his work touched many of us.

Schlechter Duvall has passed away...

I posted about my Surrealist commrade Schlechter Duvall back in May. It is with sadness that I report from his family that he has passed away. I will be posting some new info on Schlechter in tribute to him this coming week.

His ever-potent quote which used to be next to my easel: "Surrealism always was, still is, and always will be the first and last force of revolt on this Earth. It exists only for one reason: to realize freedom. And for freedom's sake, I want to warn every human being that surrealism is more than ever ALIVE!"