The Great Women Artists

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The Magical World of Leonora Carrington

The Magical World of Leonora Carrington

"Art is not hereditary. It comes from somewhere else. Not from genes."

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Katy Hessel
Nov 20, 2023
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Dear Readers,

Recently, I’ve been thinking and reading about one of the great surrealist artists: Leonora Carrington (1917–2011). She is known for her beguiling paintings and stories – from her monumental feline sculptures to her absurdly cosmic canvases. Her output is as expansive as it gets. But she was also a prominent figure in the Mexican women’s l…

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