Salvador Dalí Museum releases animated surrealism primer

The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, has published an animated video that condenses the entire history of Surrealism into ten minutes. The film traces the movement from its birth in 1920s Paris through the outbreak of World War II, covering manifestos, debates, schisms, and the rich artistic and literary output. The second half focuses on Salvador Dalí, detailing his relationship with the French Surrealist scene and his post-war evolution in America, where he became a superstar. The video argues that Surrealism gave Dalí a group to fully express his potential, and in return, Dalí made Surrealism accessible to all, with his influence still felt today.