A New Take on Dalí

“Beautiful and profound.” —Boston Globe

The outlandish and iconoclastic artist Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) is famous for his bizarre imagery, eccentric behavior, and unparalleled technical skill. The renowned Surrealist was also, however, deeply rooted in tradition. He revered his artistic predecessors—among them Dürer, Raphael, El Greco, Vermeer, and above all Velázquez.

Now on view, “Dalí: Disruption and Devotion” examines the artist’s sustained engagement with European art of the past. It’s the first-ever exhibition of work by Dalí at the MFA, presenting nearly 30 paintings and works on paper on loan from the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as books and prints from a private collection. Dalí’s works are shown alongside masterpieces from our own European collection made by artists who inspired him—unique juxtapositions that offer a new take on one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.

Sponsors

Generously supported by the William Randolph Hearst Foundations. Additional support from the Alexander M. Levine and Dr. Rosemarie D. Bria-Levine Exhibition Fund, and an anonymous funder.

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