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Hester Albach's 'Léona héroïne du surréalisme' reviewed by Alexandre Mare

publication · 2026-04-23

In the October 2009 issue of art press (n°360), Alexandre Mare reviews Hester Albach's book 'Léona héroïne du surréalisme', published by Actes Sud. The book explores the figure of Léona, a mysterious woman who, when asked by André Breton 'Who are you?', replied 'I am the wandering soul.' The review delves into her role as a surrealist heroine.

Key facts

  • Review by Alexandre Mare in art press n°360 (October 2009)
  • Book titled 'Léona héroïne du surréalisme' by Hester Albach
  • Published by Éditions Actes Sud
  • Features André Breton asking 'Who are you?' and Léona replying 'I am the wandering soul.'
  • Focuses on Léona as a surrealist heroine

Entities

Artists

  • André Breton

Institutions

  • art press
  • Éditions Actes Sud

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