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The review examines the contributions of the book 'Sixties Surreal' to the understanding of surrealism in art.

January 22, 2026Open Access

Review: Sixties Surreal

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The review examines the contributions of the book 'Sixties Surreal' to the understanding of surrealism in art.
Analyzed the thematic focus and artistic contributions presented in the book.
Evaluated the curation and editorial choices made by the editors.
Compared the book's insights with existing literature on surrealism.
Highlights the importance of surrealism in the context of the 1960s cultural landscape.
Notes the diverse range of artworks and artists featured in the book.
Discusses the book's effectiveness in engaging contemporary audiences with historical art.

Abstract

Book review of Sixties Surreal edited by Dan Nadel et al. Whitney Museum of American Art, September 2025. 403 p. ill. ISBN 978-0-300-28450-8 (pbk. ), 50. 00. https: //bookshop. org/a/107144/9780300284508. Reviewed January 2026 by Jerrold Shiroma, University Archivist, University of California, Merced Library, jshiroma@ucmerced. edu.

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