Why Dalí?
Salvador Dalí , was known for his wild art and a public personality to match, and these two elements helped him rise above the rest of the surrealists. His quote said it all “the difference between me and the surrealists, is that I am a surrealist”.
He is memorable because he was a pioneer of the movement. He was involved in all aspects of artistic creation from painting, sculpture, design, drawing, movies, fashion, etc. He applied the surrealist concept to everything he said and did. His audacity and rebellious attitude towards art and politics set him aside from others and allowed him to create some of the most famous and recognizable paintings of the 20th century.
Not only did he leave a mark on surrealism but even twenty years following his death, his artwork and influences can be seen almost everywhere around the world. If you stop anyone in the street, most will be familiar with at least one of his images. The name Dalí is magic, he remains an icon.
"I am not strange. I am just not normal."
Museums
“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.”
Dalí Theatre and Museum
Address
Plaça Gala i Salvador Dalí, 5, 17600 Figueres, Girona, Spain
Details
Dali himself refurbished this burnt down theater to become his main museum. A place that feels like a fun fair, that Dali considered the largest surrealist creation in the world. This is the place to come to see Dali artwork in Spain.
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Dalí Paris
Address
11 Rue Poulbot, 75018 Paris, France
Details
This Paris museum is based on a private collection. Mr Beniamino Levi was an art dealer, museum curator and personal friend of Dali. The collection of Dali Paris consists mainly of bronze sculptures and watercolors. The influence of literature (Quichotte, Alice in Wonderland), mythology and the bible is patent in the artwork displayed.
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The Dalí
Address
1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Details
Almost twice as large as the Theater Museum (Spain) in Figueres and 8 times bigger than the one in Paris, The Dali is also based on a private collection. A. Reynolds and Eleanor Morse were art collectors and close friends of Gala and Dali.
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