Salvador Dali in Pietrasanta, including elephants, rhinos and soft watches
The surreal and dreamy sculpture by Salvador Dali star for three months in the center of Pietrasanta, in Versilia (Lu). It started at this time of the installation of the brilliant Spanish artist titled "Between Dream and Reality" designed to attract visitors from around the world.
The central Piazza Duomo and the evocative spaces of the Church and of the cloister of St. Augustine are preparing to host from November 12 until February 5, a selection of sculptures in the most amazing bronze, famous and mystical with which Dali has reworked the themes of his painting as the giant "Space Elephant" more than 7 meters, the mammoth cosmic rhinoceros ( "Rhinoceros Cosmique") of 4 meters, "Woman Aflame" (3:40), "Space Venus" (3.50 m), "Surrealistic Piano" (4.88 m) in addition to a review of works of medium and small size as the famous soft watch "the Dance of Time" and. "Femme Giraffe"
figures, symbols and phobias that run throughout his vast artistic production that has applied, in the course of his life, in all areas of visual arts. Also on display are part of an exclusive collection of crystals made for crystal house Daum and numerous graphic.
The exhibition (free admission), is promoted by the city of Pietrasanta and Versilia Foundation within the project promotion "start - great Events."
"Pietrasanta is about to experience another great artistic event of international level. Dali is an icon not only for fans and for those who know art but for everyone. His genius, his painting, his soft watches, its symbols and references, his madness, his excesses, his exhibitionism and its history are universally recognized and appreciated. As administration - says Massimo Mallegni, Mayor of Pietrasanta - we are very happy to be able to set up, thanks to the collaboration with Imago Art Gallery and The Dali Universe such a prestigious event and the impact that will accompany us throughout the crucial holiday season. The goal of Pietrasanta is to remain 12 months a year at the center of the world stage to fuel new streams of tourism, support commercial activities and an area that needs to live all year round and not just during the summer. "
the exhibition is sponsored by the Regional Council of Tuscany, Province of Lucca, City of Forte dei Marmi, the City of Camaiore and the contribution of Banca Versilia Garfagnana Lunigiana, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca, Henraux Foundation, Nardini Supplies, Varia Construction Policar Dealership BMW Group.
When: until 02/05/2017
Where: Piazza Duomo - Chiesa e del Chiostro di S. Agostino, Pietrasanta
Time: La mostra resterà aperta dal martedì al venerdì dalle 16.00 alle 19.00, sabato e domenica dalle 10.00 alle 13.00 e dalle 16.00 alle 19.00.
Information: Comune di Pietrasanta tel. 0584 7951
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