DALI MIAMI is a celebration of perhaps the most extraordinary contributor to the art world of the 20th Century, Spanish Master Salvador Dalí. (1904-1989)
This first-of-its-kind exhibit took place March 7th -11th in Miami’s own architectural gem, The Moore Building in our Design District. The museum-level collection featured over 240 originals, prints, object d’art and editioned sculptures spanning the broad gamut of Dalí’s prolific career.
Salvador Dalí is considered by many to be the “Father of Surrealism”. Not only is he one of the greatest masters of art of the twentieth century, but his innovative thinking and spectacular draftsmanship created some of the most indelible images which have become synonymous with Art itself… The Melted Clock, the Don Quijote with sword raised, the Maternal Egg, the Freudian Drawers…. All images which are quintessentially Dalínian. The broad variety of media in which Dalí was known to have works, often surprises viewers and collectors. Our collection, culled together by renowned curator Reed V. Horth, of Robin Rile Fine Art (www.robinrile.com), represents some of the most prominent and historically significant works which remain under private ownership, outside of the museums in Spain and St. Petersburg, FL. This exhibition provided viewers with an unparalleled exposure to this master on a scale unavailable outside of the major museums of the world.
The Moore Building was the perfect location for such an exhibition due to its location in the heart of Miami’s famed Design District. This historic venue was built in 1921 (the height of Dalí’s fame) and is one of the most iconic spaces in all of Miami. The truly unique building boasts four floors of arcaded spaces, totaling more than 28,000 square feet.
If you ever felt Dalí was out of touch, out of reach, and just a bit crazy…
Let us open your eyes to the truths in all these things…. and more.
“At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since”. ~ Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)
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ARTICLES: Miami Herald
El Nuevo Herald (en Espanol)
DALI MIAMI 2012:By the numbers
3: floors of exhibition space.
242: original paintings, sculptures, graphics and tapestries from Dali
22,000: sq. ft.
5: days
25,000+: Guests
1: Dali
Salvador Dali’s “Don Quixote Seated” (Prestige-scale bronze) alongside several drawings and early graphics from the master.
Salvador Dali’s “Cabinet Anthropomorphic” bronze.
Our Curator Reed V. Horth takes a moment to pause by the water with the world famous “Venus de milo with Drawers”. Photo courtesy of El Nuevo Herald.
The Venus de Milo with Drawers, arguably Dali’s most important sculpture was prominently displayed.
The Real Housewives of Miami enjoying a few moments in our VIP lounge.
Malinka Max & Lei Marcos perfectly set the tone with style and panache.
