Addicted to Remedios Varo: the surrealist legacy the MAM guards as treasure

In 2002, Remedios Varo’s story became tied to the Museo de Arte Moderno through Walter Gruen’s donation. Addicted to Remedios Varo is the museum’s first review of that legacy, and from it emerge findings that illuminate both the painter and her circle: Octavio Paz, César Moro, Leonora Carrington. Varo combined surrealist decalcomania with a watchmaker’s precision, and works like The Flautist prove it without showing off. It is one of those shows that reward the close looker. With ArtGuide you can linger on each piece and understand why Varo keeps winning new devotees.