"Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, actively engaged in anti-fascist resistance during WWII, strategically disrupted Nazi soldiersâ morale through the dissemination of subversive materials throughout Jersey."
"The exhibition highlights how surrealism transcended mere artistic expression, becoming a radical political force that challenged fascism and other oppressive regimes across Europe."
The exhibition 'Aber hier leben? Nein danke' at Munich's Lenbachhaus showcases the political dimensions of surrealism, emphasizing its anti-fascist stance and active resistance during Nazi occupation. Featuring a variety of artworks, including paintings and films, the exhibition explores the contributions of key surrealist figures, like Claude Cahun and JindÅich Heisler, who used their art as a means of political activism. Through their work, these artists demonstrated how surrealism served not only as a creative outlet but as a powerful tool against fascism and other oppressive ideologies, illustrating the importance of art in socio-political movements.
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