Exploring the Surrealist Influence in the Enigmatic Canary Islands

On the 11th of May, 1935, the Second International Surrealism Exhibition commenced its showcasing at the Ateneo de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The exhibition, graced by the presence of the group’s leader, poet André Breton, was a remarkable occasion for the Archipelago during that period and has since become, and continues to be, a global benchmark for the movement’s initiatives.