The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) will present "International Surrealism," a major exhibition in collaboration with Tate London, opening November 2, 2025, and running through March 22, 2026. Marking the centenary of the first Surrealist exhibition in 1925, the show features over 100 works from Tate’s collection, including pieces by René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Lenora Carrington, Wifredo Lam, Malangatana Ngwenya, Alberto Giacometti, Dorothea Tanning, and Jackson Pollock. The exhibition aims to decentralize Surrealism by presenting works from around the world, alongside printed ephemera and publications from the early 1900s. Tickets go on sale October 7, 2025, with early access for DMA members on October 6.
This exhibition matters because it brings a world-renowned collection of Surrealist art from Tate to the United States, offering a fresh, global perspective on a movement often viewed through a European lens. By including lesser-known and non-traditional Surrealist artists, the show challenges conventional narratives and underscores Surrealism’s enduring influence as a revolutionary way of life, not just an artistic style. The collaboration between a major U.S. museum and a leading U.K. institution also highlights the continued importance of international partnerships in making significant art accessible to broader audiences.