Listen, I know that the Surrealists are a, been there, done that, got the T-shirt kind of thing. I’m well aware that since their emergence during the ‘20s, they’ve flooded fashions throughout all genres, be it clothing or interiors or simple je ne sais quois style. And yes, I know you’re probably sick to the back teeth of hearing about these guys. So, sorry (in advance), if you’ve seen it all before; but the fact remains, the Surrealists are influential and will continue to be so, because this group – Magritte, Ernst, Schiaparelli, Dalí and co. – and their endeavours were, and are, remarkable. I suppose, that would be why the V & A are presenting a big old mash up of Surrealism and it’s various influences on ‘the world of design’, with ‘Surreal Things – Surrealism and Design'. The show comprises of some 300 exhibits, which means that the museum has gotten their hands on any piece or work that bears interest; Meret Oppenheim’s 'Table with Bird’s Legs', Dalí’s 'Mae West' sofa and Schiaparelli ‘Tear’ and ‘Skeleton’ dresses, they’re all there. And if they bore the hell out of you, ‘cos you’ve seen them all before, well, hey, there’s another 297 exhibits to check out. Surreal Things – Surrealism and Design at the V & A, London from 29th March – 22 July.
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