Oyvind Fahlstrom
Öyvind Fahlström (Sweden/Brazil, 1928–1976) was a pioneering multimedia artist blending painting, performance, and interactive installations. Known for his playful yet political works, he explored themes of capitalism, media, and social systems, often using comic-inspired visuals and dynamic compositions.
What is Surrealism?
Surrealism began in the 1920s as an art and literary movement with the goal of revealing the unconscious mind and unleashing the imagination by exploring unusual and dream-like imagery. Influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers sought to bring the unconscious into rational life, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. The movement aimed to challenge conventional perceptions and express the irrational aspects of the human experience.
