In the early 20th century, a time of astonishing, rapid, and unsettling technological change, artists searched for styles that expressed the disruption of the age. They explored art’s limits and broke boundaries, setting in motion a process that continues today. One of the most fascinating approaches was Surrealism. In many ways a reaction to the chaos of the first World War, the Surrealists rejected rational, logical processes and embraced dream, fantasy, and chance as the sources of their art. In doing so, they produced some of the century’s most memorable images and objects, witty, brash, and slightly erotic. Guest speaker Avril Angevine will highlight some of the artists in the global movement in this Art Talk Tuesday.

Learn about the ancient art of henna at the library this summer and get your own Henna tattoo. Henna tattoos are temporary, but can last up to 8-10 days. Please register for this event by signing up at San Anselmo Library, calling 415-258-4656, or emailing library@townofsananselmo.org.