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Lam was embraced and encouraged by the Parisian avant-garde, especially Picasso, with whom he exhibited, and the Surrealists, including André Breton, with whom he collaborated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Are there any Surrealists or Dadaists who really inspire you in particular?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

His studios became his primary work spaces, and their home attracted Surrealists and other creative types living in Connecticut.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022

Many Surrealists positioned themselves as seers who could, through painting, illuminate the darkness and chaos of history.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

Surrealists tried to call on the unconscious part of their minds.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012