October 17–18, 2024, 10 am–6 pm
Auditorium Santa Margherita
Ca’ Foscari University, Venice

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is pleased to invite VIU students and alumni to the public conference: "Surrealism in Italy: Conference Celebrating the Centenary of the Manifesto of Surrealism".

Marking the centenary of the publication of the Manifesto of Surrealism, the conference “Italy is More Surrealist than the Pope” aims to explore the significance of Italy for international Surrealism from the 1920s through to the post-World War II period. It will provide an unparalleled opportunity to reevaluate Surrealism and its relation to Italy through an analytical study of Italy’s cultural framework, and to present innovative arguments aimed at mapping and unearthing the lesser known, but critical themes and perspectives.

Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis. Streaming is also available. Additional information is available at the following link: https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/art/in-depth/surrealism/surrealism-in-italy/

Download here the program.