The entrance of Pop Surrealism gallery Dorothy Circus.

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Dorothy Circus Gallery

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A stark contrast to the ancient and stoic city around it, Dorothy Circus Gallery is devoted entirely to pop surrealism, a punchy art movement that draws its inspiration from the likes of tattoos, sci-fi, punk music and Tim Burton flicks. Works by international and Italian names rotate every few months.

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