
24 – Laxton – Surrealism at Play
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The Surrealism of Play
This chapter examines the relationship between play and surrealism, challenging the conventional focus on productivity in favor of leisure as an act of resistance against societal norms. It highlights the historical evolution and commodification of surrealist thought while emphasizing the importance of play in accessing unconscious creativity. The discussion also critiques traditional play models and explores how improvisational games can reflect and transform surrealist ideas in contemporary contexts.
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