On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM, The Dalí Museum invites art enthusiasts to an engaging and enlightening lecture on Salvador Dalí’s intriguing connection to Gowan’s Art Books. This deep dive session will be led by Dr. Miguel Escribano, promising a comprehensive discussion on Dalí’s artistic inspirations and his engagement with Gowan’s Art Books.
In the book by Dalí, Secret Life, Dalí acknowledges the importance and influence of Gowan’s Art Books, telling the story of how he would spend days at home as a child contemplating and flipping through the books, coming to “know by heart all those pictures of the history of art.
The Salvador Dalí Museum is thrilled to offer this opportunity to delve into the enigmatic mind of the legendary artist and unveil the role of Gowan’s Art Books in Dalí’s artistic journey. Attendees can expect an immersive experience, gaining a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between literature and Dalí’s extraordinary artistic oeuvre.
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