The art movement of Surrealism was born in 1924 when André Breton published his radical manifesto which rejected realism and rationality. His fervent ideas surrounding the power of dreams as liberating forces sparked a century of surreal art.

To mark Surrealism's centennial, museums internationally are highlighting its lasting impact. From Caribbean and African Diasporic artists to Eastern European Surrealism, here are the key exhibitions to see worldwide.

Paris: ‘Imagine! 100 Years of International Surrealism’, at Centre Pompidou (4 Sep 2024 - 13 Jan 2025)

The Pompidou Center in Paris, home to one of the largest French Surrealist art collections, has organised a major travelling exhibition. It opened in Brussels in February, and will move to Paris, Hamburg, Madrid, and finally the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2026.

Shanghai: ‘Fantastic Visions:100 Years of Surrealism from the National Galleries of Scotland’, at Museum of Art Pudong (through 31 Aug 2024)

A showcase of 100 major works by 50 renowned surrealists, including Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Joan Miró which are being displayed in China for the first time.

Wakefield, UK: ‘Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes’ at Hepworth Wakefield (Nov 2024 - 27 Apr 2025)

Expect a blend of flora, fauna, and contorted bodies for a mesmerising yet unsettling experience, juxtaposing Breton's 1920s circle with later Surrealists like Man Ray, Lee Miller, and contemporary artists.

Texas: ‘Surrealism From Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists’ at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (through 28 Jul 2024)

María Elena Ortiz curates 80 Caribbean and African diasporic artworks exploring interpretations of Surrealism and Afrosurrealism from the 1940s to today.

Heilbronn: ‘Surrealism: Worlds in Dialogue’ at Kunsthalle Vogelmann (31 Aug 2024 - 5 Jan 2025)

A presentation of the past and present to show that Surrealism remains a relevant force in exploring new perspectives amid global crises and societal transformations.

Japan: ‘ Surrealism and Japan’ at Mie Prefectural Museum of Art (27 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024)

A showcase art from the pre-Showa era, showcasing the contributions of artists like Harue Koga and Koitaro Migishi who introduced and developed surrealism in Japan in the late 1920s and 1930s.

New York: 'Dalí: Disruption and Devotion' at MFA Boston (6 July 2024 - December 12024)

30 paintings and prints on loan from the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, with European masterpieces from the MFA’s collection.