Surrealism Short Courses Image Tone upon Stone by Alice Burnhope. Photography Alexander Mourant

Surrealism

To mark the centenary of Surrealism and in honour of our founder and patron of the Surrealist movement, Edward James, we are excited to offer a series of House Tours exploring iconic works of art and objects in the West Dean Archive and a collection of Surrealist-inspired short courses designed to explore the magic and beauty of the unexpected and unconventional. 

Lobster Telephone Salvador Dali Edward James copyright Salvador Dali

West Dean House Tour - Edward James and Surrealism

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman to explore the life and work of Edward James and how his creative partnerships with prominent Surrealists such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington led to his involvement with some of the most iconic works, including the Mae West Lips Sofa and Lobster Telephone.

Running on various dates between October 2024 and March 2025.

Image credit: © Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, DACS 2024

Book Tickets

Set and Setting: The Mind Manifesting Possibilities of Las Pozas by George Charman

As this month marks the centenary of the Surrealism manifesto, Fine Art & Art and Contemporary Craft subject tutor, George Charman, has written a piece exploring the Mind Manifesting Possibilities of Las Pozas.

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Courses