Women in surrealism

The history of art and the surrealist movement in particular reflects the gender dynamics and inequalities that were prominent in the society of the time. Although there were talented and creative female Surrealist painters, they often did not receive the same attention and recognition as their male colleagues.
Frida Kahlo was a remarkable Mexican painter known for her highly personal and emotive artwork that explored themes such as identity, physical and emotional pain, connection with nature and the duality of life.
Remedios Varo was a prominent Spanish surrealist painter known for her intriguing and enigmatic work.
Dorothea Tanning was an American surrealist artist and writer known for her intriguing and evocative visual work.
Toyen was the artistic name of Marie Čermínová, a prominent Czech surrealist painter and writer.
Claude Cahun, whose birth name was Lucy Schwob, was a prominent French artist and writer known for them surrealist work and her exploration of gender identity and sexuality.
Leonora Carrington was a prominent British surrealist painter, writer and sculptor known for her unique work and contribution to the surrealist movement.
Leonor Fini was a prominent Italian-French surrealist painter, illustrator and writer known for her provocative artwork and unique style.
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