The contribution of women to the Surrealist movement is nowadays a known fact, and the works made by female artists were there to ask important questions and address numerous issues women were facing in society.
Among the most prolific female artists who came to prominence during the interwar period was a Hungarian-born Mexican photojournalist and teacher, Kati Horna. Ongoing curiosity, technical acuity, and concern for chronicling political brutality led her to create a one-of-a-kind oeuvre that still enchants audiences across the world. Although mainly known for her photos of the Spanish Civil War taken between 1937 and 1939, her work was profoundly influenced by the principles of surrealist photography, ancient rituals, and the macabre.
