The Surreal World of Remedios Varo

Media: Fortnite Video Game
2024
Software: Unreal Engine for Fortnite

The Surreal World of Remedios Varo is a video game that invites users to delve into art history through Fortnite. The iconic works of Remedios Varo—celebrated for their enigmatic symbolism and dreamlike quality—are thoughtfully re-imagined and meticulously recreated within the popular gaming platform, blending classic artistic vision with modern digital interactivity. This fusion allows fans of art and gaming alike to explore Varo’s influential oeuvre in a novel, engaging manner. Still, it transforms how we encounter and appreciate her surreal landscapes, inviting participants to navigate a vibrant virtual environment where art and play coexist seamlessly.

It is currently publically unlisted because the ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY and the related Estate, which hold the intellectual property rights for Remedios Varo’s work, have declined to grant permission for its use in this context.