Sad News from the Salvador Dalí World… Robert Descharnes, photographer and Dalí expert, dies aged 88. If you own a book on Salvador Dali, there is probably a VERY good chance it was by Mr. Descharnes. The photographer and expert in the works of Dalí, Robert Descharnes, died at his home in Indre-et-Loire (near Tours, […]
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Fun Art Fact: Did you know that the “Thinker” by Auguste Rodin is not as big as you think it is? Did you know it is not where you thought it was either? That’s right. Most people think the “Thinker” is about 6 feet tall and located in Paris. While there is a bronze casting
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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
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Lot 26, “Printemps Necrophilique,” by Salvador Dali, oil on canvas, 21 1/2 and 25 5/8 inches, 1936 Lot 26 is a 1936 oil on canvas by Salvador Dali (1904-1989) that is entitled “Printemps Necrophilique.” According to Mr. [Simon] Shaw (the head of the Impressionist & Modern Art Department), this is one of the finest Dalis
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Salvador Dali (1904-1989) “Christ of Saint John of the Cross” (Cristo de San Juan de la Cruz) (1974) Silver Edition of 250 21.7cm Literature: Descharnes, Robert & Nicolas “Le Dur et le Mou” catalogue, pg. 168-169, Ref #427-429 This image of Saint John of the Cross, is without a doubt, the best known of all
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From: http://www.blackbookmag.com By Anetta Nowosielska March 6, 2012 Call it the ultimate surrealist presentation. Dali Miami is set to shake up the artistic establishment when it unveils its 200-piece collection at the Moore Building in Design District, a galaxy far away from the confines of any of the largely underwhelming local museums. In addition
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From: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/29/v-fullstory/2673083/miami-spotlight-still-shines-on.html Miami spotlight still shines on Latin art Three events with an emphasis on Hispanic art — including the 10th anniversary edition of arteamericas — are taking place this week in Miami. Leslie Pantin, president of arteamericas, and Emilio Calleja, vice president, pose near works by Leonardo Pineda at the Miami Beach Convention
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From Miami Herald: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/03/2670359/dali-miami-exhibit-highlights.html?story_link=email_msg ‘Dalí Miami’ exhibit highlights surrealist artist’s sculpture 70 sculptures by the Spanish surrealist are part of ‘Dalí Miami’ Venus de Milo with Drawers, by Dali By Howard Cohen hcohen@MiamiHerald.com When people think of famed surrealist Salvador Dalí, more often than not it’s one of his 1,500 paintings that comes to
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By Reed V. Horth of Robin Rile Fine Art for Dali Miami 2012. If you ask ten people on the street to name any artist, the number one name would probably be Pablo Picasso. Running a close second in name-recognition would probably be his fellow Spaniard Salvador Dali. Few people, if any, have transcended more
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From: http://tropicult.com/2012/02/dali-miami/ DALEEE MIAMI! DALI GOES BRO February 20th, 2012 DALI MIAMI is a five day exhibition of over 200 works — marking the largest body of work by Salvador Dali to ever be showcased in South Florida. Start waxing your mustaches and melting your clocks! The Magic City is about to get a bit
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