A Legacy of Surrealism & Theatre

Charles Henri Ford is considered the father of American Surrealism thanks to his magazine, View, which was the main forum in the United States for the Surrealist movement of the 1940s. Before that, he was the editor and publisher of Blues: A Magazine of New Rhythms, in which he published work by Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein, William Carlos Williams, and many more who would eventually become household names. In addition to his own prolific output as an artist, poet, and filmmaker, Charles remained a highly influential figure among artists of all kinds for his entire life. His sister, the actress and writer Ruth Ford, worked with William Faulkner on the play Requiem for a Nun, made numerous films in Hollywood, and had starring roles on Broadway. She was legendary for the salons she hosted in her large, art-filled apartment in the Dakota, where she made introductions leading to many fruitful artistic collaborations.

Indra Tamang collaborated on art projects with Charles Henri Ford for decades and cared for Ruth during the last years of her life at the Dakota. Having inherited the rights to the work of both siblings, he is at once copyright holder and meticulous steward of their significant cultural contributions.

The Project

The Charles and Ruth Project was initiated by Indra Tamang to further their legacies and those of their many friends, who together form a remarkable international chain of luminaries from the world of 20th Century Arts & Letters. This site is run by Indra and his collaborator and project co-writer Romy Ashby. Anyone with questions or comments is warmly invited to send an  email.

All material posted on this web site, including text, photos and other artwork, is protected by copyright and must not be used without permission.

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