Through the analysis of narratives, paintings and objets surréalistes by Breton, Aragon, Dalì, and others, Malt examines how the object emerges as psychologically and historically marked in the surrealist context, functioning as both fetish and fetishized commodity. Responding to recent debates about the role of the uncanny and the representation of the body in surrealist art and literature, Malt's study offers new perspectives on familiar works such as the paintings of Salvador Dalì as well as illuminating relatively neglected ones such as Breton's poèmes-objets.

Obscure Objects of Desire: Surrealism, Fetishism, and Politics

Arts & Photography

Malt, Johanna

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

Working outside the usual traditions and subject matter of the genre, Neil Gall is best known for his 'S&amp;M sculpture paintings' which conjure the flotsam and jetsam of everyday life into stunted, contorted and amputated characters. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of this exciting artist.

Shelf Life: Neil Gall

Darwent, Charles

Groom, Simon

Individual Artists

Black Dog Publishing

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