surrealism
noun
sur·re·al·ism
sə-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also -ˈrā-
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations
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At Schiaparelli’s presentation, Daniel Roseberry channelled the brand’s trademark surrealism with a refined elegance that was especially sophisticated.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The surreal fantasy film blends psychological drama, dark comedy and mythic surrealism, centering on a mysterious carnival where winning may mean survival and losing could trap visitors in an alternate reality forever.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 July 2025
The shoes, first seen on the runway during Jeremy Scott’s Moschino resort 2017 show in Los Angeles, are a maximalist take on cartoon surrealism.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2025
Building on de Castelbajac’s signature fusion of color, surrealism and irreverent play, the collaboration centers around collage, which, according to the designer, freed his work from the lines of drawing.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The surreal fantasy film blends psychological drama, dark comedy and mythic surrealism, centering on a mysterious carnival where winning may mean survival and losing could trap visitors in an alternate reality forever.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 July 2025
The shoes, first seen on the runway during Jeremy Scott’s Moschino resort 2017 show in Los Angeles, are a maximalist take on cartoon surrealism.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2025
Building on de Castelbajac’s signature fusion of color, surrealism and irreverent play, the collaboration centers around collage, which, according to the designer, freed his work from the lines of drawing.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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