Dali : 26 Articles

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Salvador Dalí: Provocateur of Surrealism and Cultural Icon

Artist Portrait • 16 minutes read
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his meticulous draftsmanship and eccentric imagery. From his early influences by Impressionism and Renaissance masters to his embrace of Cubism and Surrealism, Dalí's career was marked by iconic works. Despite controversies over his support for Franco and commercial ventures, Dalí's legacy persists.

AI resurrects Dalí's voice at the Dalí Museum in Florida

Art news • 2 minutes read
The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, has launched an AI-powered campaign that replicates the voice of Salvador Dalí, allowing visitors to interact with a virtual version of the artist. This innovative project uses machine learning models to animate archival materials, offering a conversational experience with Dalí's digital persona.

Controversial Artwork Sparks Violence and Debate in Modena

Art News • 2 minutes read
A provocative painting displayed in Modena, Italy, led to an act of vandalism and an artist's injury, igniting a heated debate over artistic freedom and the boundaries of dissent. The incident spurred calls for dialogue over conflict in response to art that challenges traditional religious interpretations.

Cambridge Portrait Vandalism Ignites Israel Support Debate

Art News • 1 minutes read
Protester defaced a Cambridge portrait of Lord Balfour, symbolizing UK's support for Israel, sparking controversy. The act highlights ongoing grievances over the Balfour Declaration's impact on Palestinians and scrutiny of Cambridge's ties to Israeli defense companies.

Ascension Day: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Religious Art

Art history • 10 minutes read
Ascension Day holds significant importance in Christian tradition, marking the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection...

Adrian Cheng: the visionary behind K11

Famous collectors • 9 minutes read
Adrian Cheng is recognized as the visionary behind K11, an enterprise that encompasses a diverse range of commercial, cultural, and residential projects...

Where do butterflies land?

Art history • 9 minutes read
Butterflies fly, everyone knows. They have also flown in some of the most famous masterpieces in the history of art, falling into the genres of landscape, still life, and portraiture...

Sotheby's evening auction of modern art netted $224 million

Art news • 4 minutes read
Sotheby's auction of 20th-century art raked in $224 million in just a brisk 90 minutes on Monday at their York Avenue headquarters. The collection of 31 items fetched a combined hammer price of $190 million, falling short of the house's initial estimate of at least $200 million...

Landscape of Illusion

Surrealism • 8 minutes read
When we have the time to daydream a bit with our minds, I mean, on those rare occasions when we are not working, not in the company of people, or not glued to compulsive and intrusive electronic devices filled with images or videos...

Is it possible to scare with art?

Art history • 8 minutes read
The success of Halloween, but also, for example, of more common horror films, lies in the fact that the aforementioned state of enjoyment can be safely experienced, as it does not involve any actual danger, since the scare is, for the occasion, clearly simulated...

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