When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream

The visionary world of a modernist who painted between dreams and realities. Journey through the life and imagination of Wifredo Lam, the groundbreaking Cuban-born artist who reshaped modern art by blending European Surrealism, African heritage, and Caribbean spirit into something entirely his own. Published to accompany the most comprehensive U.S. retrospective of Lam’s work, When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream is a sweeping tribute to six decades of boundary-breaking creativity. From hypnotic paintings and powerful works on paper to ceramics, prints, and rare archival materials, this richly illustrated book captures the poetic rhythm and deep symbolism that define Lam’s legacy. Edited by Beverly Adams and Christophe Cherix, with contributions from leading scholars and curators, the volume offers fresh perspectives on Lam’s dialogue with Surrealism, Négritude, and the global modernist movement. It also unveils the first-ever conservation study of Lam’s most iconic masterpiece, La jungla (The