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 Jindřich 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.
Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, actively engaged in anti-fascist resistance during WWII, strategically disrupted Nazi soldiers’ 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.
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