Dali Universe Limited-Time Exhibition

"Dali Universe" is a limited-time exhibition recently held at the Atkinson Museum in the WOW Porto Cultural District, showcasing the life and works of Salvador Dali in detail. The exhibition is now open to the public and will run until October 31. Several Dali experts, including Nicolas Descharnes, attended the opening ceremony. 🌈Highlights: The "Dali Universe" art exhibition is officially open to the public at the Atkinson Museum. This exhibition presents the life and works of one of the most representative artists of the 20th century, Salvador Dali. It is another major exhibition held in the WOW Porto Cultural District. From the artist's background, the transition to surrealism, the pursuit of the American dream, the foray into advertising, the secret conversion to Catholicism, the new Goya art, to the collaboration with Walt Disney on films, the Atkinson Museum recreates the fascinating and eclectic life trajectory of this master artist. The exhibition leads visitors on an unprecedented journey through Spanish surrealism, showcasing paintings, sketches, oil paintings, sculptures, and commercial advertisements to fully present the creative universe of this great genius artist. The "Dali Universe" art exhibition features over 200 pieces, including a series of photographs taken by French photographer and Dali's friend Robert Descharnes between 1955 and 1985. These photos provide a unique and lesser-known perspective, offering a glimpse into the personal life, intimate moments, and family environment of the master artist. Nicolas Descharnes, the photographer's son who has inherited all his father's legacy and is considered a Dali expert, also attended the exhibition's opening ceremony. He described Dali as having "the genes of a Spaniard, the mind of a Frenchman, the aesthetics of an Italian, and the commercial acumen of an American." He also emphasized the importance of these photographic exhibits: "It is through my father's photos that the memory of this genius is eternally preserved." 💗Other Tips: This art exhibition coincides with the centenary of surrealism and also features another highly attractive piece, "Vision of Hell in Fatima," which garnered much attention at the opening ceremony. This piece has a numbered replica in the WOW exhibition, revealing Dali's connection with Portugal and his lesser-known Catholic faith. Iconography expert Carlos Evaristo elaborated on this piece, revealing that it was "commissioned in 1959 and represents the third secret of Fatima." Dali spent nearly three years completing this painting, during which "he visited Sister Lucia in Fatima, converted to Catholicism, and even returned the commission fee to the church." One more intriguing detail about this painting is worth mentioning: "This piece was hidden under a nun's mattress for nearly 30 years, little known to the public." Salvador Dali was born in 1904 in Figueres, northeastern Spain, and has now become a globally renowned and unique artist. Adrian Bridge, CEO of the Fladgate Partnership Group in the Porto Cultural District, stated: "This exhibition is a rare opportunity for us to explore the valuable legacy of one of the most representative artists of the 20th century and uncover the legendary figure behind the myth. This is a diverse collection exhibition at the Atkinson Museum, aiming to introduce world-class exhibitions to Porto, covering various art fields from classical to contemporary." The "Dali Universe" art exhibition is jointly assisted by Nicolas Descharnes and Carlos Evaristo of the Oriana Foundation. The curatorial work is overseen by Andrea Esteves, who is responsible for international partnerships at the Atkinson Museum and WOW. 🕐️Opening Hours: The "Dali Universe" art exhibition will be open until October 31, from 10 AM to 7 PM daily. 🎟️Ticket Information: Ticket prices are 15 euros (half price for children).