Unconscious Play: Surrealism and Technology

This chapter explores the concept of Spielraum and its relevance to Surrealism, examining how artists harnessed play to access subconscious thoughts and counteract the mechanization of modern life. It delves into the intersections of art, technology, and psychoanalysis, highlighting innovative techniques like the rayograph and the unpredictability of chance in creative processes. Additionally, the discussion critiques the representation of women in Surrealist art and the implications of structural racism within cultural interpretations of progress.