Of Dreams: The Omnipotence

In his manifesto, André Breton sought to overturn the "oppressive 'rational' ideology" of his time. He believed that:

: The goal of Surrealism was the "transfiguration" of how we perceive and respond to reality by blending the dream state with waking consciousness. The Omnipotence of Dreams

: Dreams provide an unfiltered gateway to the unconscious, which Breton saw as a more authentic reality than the "rational" world. In his manifesto, André Breton sought to overturn

Contemporary exhibitions frequently use "The Omnipotence of Dreams" as a title or central theme to explore identity and perception: 3. Psychology and Metaphysics

: An exhibition (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026) that paired Surrealist art with artist-designed jewelry to trace conceptual links between imagery and physical objects. It featured works by Ewa Juszkiewicz , Takashi Murakami, and Nathaniel Mary Quinn.

: Hosted at the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, this show invited artists to explore the "surrealist muse" and societal expectations of the body under the theme "Omnipotence of Dreams". 3. Psychology and Metaphysics