Phillip Toledano Explores AI-Generated Surrealism in "Another England"

The conceptual artist's new monograph blends fact and fantasy to mirror the evolving relationship between media and truth.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Phillip Toledano, a conceptual artist known for his humorous and politically-charged mixed media projects, has released a new monograph titled "Another England" that explores the implications of AI-generated imagery. The book features Toledano's surrealist creations made using tools like Midjourney, blending historical elements with fantastical elements to comment on the fluidity of facts and truth in the digital age.

Why it matters

Toledano's work has long examined the intersection of politics, technology, and visual culture. With "Another England," he turns his attention to the rise of AI-generated imagery, which he sees as both expanding the possibilities of visual expression while also contributing to the erosion of shared truths. The book serves as a thought-provoking exploration of how new media tools are reshaping our relationship with reality.

The details

"Another England" is the second installment in Toledano's "historical surrealism" series, following his previous project "Another America." The book features a variety of AI-generated images that blend historical figures, settings, and events with fantastical elements. Toledano used tools like Midjourney to create the visuals, which he sees as mirroring the way "facts and history have become infinitely elastic" in the digital age.

  • Phillip Toledano's new monograph "Another England" was just released by L'Arterie in February 2026.

The players

Phillip Toledano

A conceptual artist known for his humorous and politically-charged mixed media projects, including the series "Make Phil Great Again," "Kim Jong Phil," and "Days with My Father."

L'Arterie Edizioni

A young photography book publishing house founded in 2013 that is known for its high-quality, aesthetically-pleasing volumes.

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What they’re saying

“The very existence of AI has made everything true, and nothing true, simultaneously. Not only have facts and history become infinitely elastic, but they are now also personal choices, informed by whatever internet silo, or reddit group we happen to inhabit.”

— Phillip Toledano, Artist (Another England)

The takeaway

Toledano's "Another England" serves as a thought-provoking exploration of how AI-generated imagery is reshaping our relationship with truth and reality, blending fact and fantasy in a way that mirrors the evolving media landscape.