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Strange Encounters

on BBC Radio 3

E. L. T. Mesens talks to GEORGE MELLY about his early life and his meetings with the Surrealists, including Andre Breton.
Born in Brussels in 1903. originally a musician, later a poet and collagist, organiser of international exhibitions. editor of an avant-garde magazine, friend of many revolutionary artists, Mesens settled in London just before the war.

Contributors

Talks:
E. L. T. Mesens
Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Andre Breton.

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