surrealism
noun
sur·re·al·ism
sə-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also -ˈrā-
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations
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Fashion brands prize consistency and physical accuracy, while gaming and entertainment often value creative flexibility and surrealism.
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In tandem with their use of embroidery on West African fabric and textiles, their presentation leaned toward surrealism, bringing together the familiar and unfamiliar.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Though his Field Lighting makes clear reference to Noguchi, Baker veers into other lanes as well: surrealism and modernism, notably, the wire works of Alexander Calder and Fausto Melotti’s installations of brass and textiles.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
Throughout Saya, Gray constructs a world of sonic surrealism — seamlessly melding swirling harp, taut acoustic guitars, and warm piano tones with glitchy beats and lite-industrial bass lines.
—Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In tandem with their use of embroidery on West African fabric and textiles, their presentation leaned toward surrealism, bringing together the familiar and unfamiliar.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Though his Field Lighting makes clear reference to Noguchi, Baker veers into other lanes as well: surrealism and modernism, notably, the wire works of Alexander Calder and Fausto Melotti’s installations of brass and textiles.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
Throughout Saya, Gray constructs a world of sonic surrealism — seamlessly melding swirling harp, taut acoustic guitars, and warm piano tones with glitchy beats and lite-industrial bass lines.
—Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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