The milk of dreams

Book • 2022
Leonora Carrington's "The Milk of Dreams" is a children's book featuring surreal and whimsical characters, reflecting the author's unique artistic style.

The book's imaginative world and unusual characters serve as inspiration for the 2022 Venice Biennale's main exhibition, "The Milk of Dreams.

" The exhibition's curator, Cecilia Alemani, uses the book's themes to explore the power of imagination and its ability to reshape our understanding of life.

The book's influence is evident in the exhibition's focus on artists who explore similar themes of transformation and re-envisioning.

Carrington's work continues to inspire artists and audiences alike, demonstrating the enduring power of surrealism and its relevance to contemporary art.

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