This richly illustrated artist monograph offers a comprehensive exploration of the imaginative and enigmatic world of Victor Brauner (1903–1966), one of the most distinctive figures of twentieth-century Surrealism. Born in Romania and later active in Paris, Brauner developed a highly personal artistic language combining mythology, symbolism, humor, and the exploration of dreams and the unconscious.
Beginning with his involvement in the Romanian avant-garde, the publication traces Brauner’s artistic development and his engagement with the international Surrealist movement. His paintings and drawings reveal a fascinating universe populated by hybrid creatures, mysterious figures, imaginary beings, and symbolic imagery, reflecting his interest in the relationship between visible reality and hidden psychological experience.
Based on an extraordinary private art collection presented to the public for the first time, the volume brings together a remarkable range of Brauner’s artistic production. Spanning four decades, it examines his experiments with painting, drawing, sculpture, engraving, assemblage, and objects, alongside his writings and contributions to avant-garde publications.
The accompanying scholarly essays place Brauner’s work within the broader history of European Surrealism and twentieth-century modern art, exploring the originality of his visual language and his connections to the artistic and intellectual movements of his time. An interview with Samy Kinge, a specialist in Brauner’s work, provides additional insight into the artist’s creative development and enduring significance.
Published by Hatje Cantz in 2026, this monograph offers an important contribution to the study of Surrealist art and the Romanian avant-garde, making it a valuable addition to collections devoted to Modern Art, Surrealism, and twentieth-century European painting.
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