Defined by André Breton in 1924, surrealism emerged as a movement influenced by Freudian psychoanalysis that focused on the subconscious and dreams. This show aims to reconstruct an idea of surrealism, taking medium of expression as a keyword to dissect the movement that spread to the visual arts, and, by extension, throughout society at large.

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On February 2, 2022, the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art opened in Nakanoshima, which has long flourished as the center of Osaka's economy and culture.

It has been about 40 years since the establishment of the Museum of Modern Art was announced in 1983 as a project to commemorate the centennial of Osaka city. During this time, the collection of the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, has grown to over 6,000 pieces, with a core of outstanding Japanese and international art and design from the latter half of the 19th century to the present, while also focusing on the rich artistic activities of the local Osaka community.

In addition to presenting its diverse collection to the public, the museum is eager to hold exhibitions in a wide range of fields and looks forward to welcoming visitors as a new platform for art.

Surrealism: Expanding from the Visual Arts to Advertising, Fashion, and Interior Design

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