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Curatorial Narrative The Daily Carnival by Albert Daenens can be situated within the avant-garde currents of the late 1920s, when European Surrealism was gaining momentum. Created in 1928, this work showcases the artist’s affinity for the dynamic interplay between the figurative and the abstract, exemplified through his linear brushwork. The black-and-white palette, characteristic of early Surrealist prints, imbues the scene with a sense of atmospheric weightlessness, underscoring the tension between the concrete and the ephemeral. In its enlarged format, 44×54 inches, The Daily Carnival exhibits a distinct spatial rhythm, its Modernist design sensibilities tempered by Art Deco’s ornate flair. As the image dominates a luxury interior space, the black-and-white dichotomy assumes a profound impact on material pairing. A nearby marble or limestone surface would contrast strikingly with the print’s monochromatic tone, while the linear