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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Schoenbrun is a trans and non-binary filmmaker who has specialized in unclassifiable films with Lynchian influences, united by the exploration of gender dysphoria and the trans experience through horror and surrealism.
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Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Mollino, who became famous for blending surrealism, engineering, and sensual Italian modernism into his work, designed the property to feel almost suspended in nature.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Directed by Toro and Chase under their TORSO banner, the project is described as a continuous cinematic work unfolding across six interconnected chapters, blending club-world surrealism, erotic thriller imagery and fever-dream dance sequences.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Later on, the intimates section put the body on full display, but more surprisingly, knitwear completely transformed it with an eye toward surrealism.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
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Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Mollino, who became famous for blending surrealism, engineering, and sensual Italian modernism into his work, designed the property to feel almost suspended in nature.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Directed by Toro and Chase under their TORSO banner, the project is described as a continuous cinematic work unfolding across six interconnected chapters, blending club-world surrealism, erotic thriller imagery and fever-dream dance sequences.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Later on, the intimates section put the body on full display, but more surprisingly, knitwear completely transformed it with an eye toward surrealism.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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