Raquel Welch and Salvador Dali, 1964.

In 1964, two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Raquel Welch and Salvador Dali, met for the first time. This momentous occasion was captured in a series of photographs taken by the legendary photographer, Philippe Halsman. Welch, a rising star in the Hollywood scene, and Dali, a surrealist master, made an unlikely pair. Yet, as the photos show, they formed an instant connection, with Welch’s infectious energy and Dali’s eccentricity producing an electric moment. The two became lifelong friends, and the photographs taken that day remain a testament to the power of creativity and friendship. Raquel Welch and Salvador Dali, 1964. részletei…

New York, Times Square, 1903.

The Surrealists group in Paris, created in 1933, represented an artistic movement that aimed to explore the power of the unconscious mind. This group of artists included Tristan Tzara, Paul Éluard, André Breton, Jean Arp, Salvador Dalí, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, René Crevel and Man Ray. The Surrealists sought to create art that depicted the dreamlike, irrational and illogical aspects of the unconscious. This often involved the use of unexpected juxtapositions, fantastic imagery and the exploration of the abstract. They sought to create a new world, free from the constraints of rational thought. The Surrealists group has had a lasting … New York, Times Square, 1903. részletei…

Surrealists group in Paris – Tristan Tzara, Paul Éluard, André Breton, Jean Arp, Salvador Dalí, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, René Crevel and Man Ray, 1933.

The Surrealists group in Paris, created in 1933, represented an artistic movement that aimed to explore the power of the unconscious mind. This group of artists included Tristan Tzara, Paul Éluard, André Breton, Jean Arp, Salvador Dalí, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, René Crevel and Man Ray. The Surrealists sought to create art that depicted the dreamlike, irrational and illogical aspects of the unconscious. This often involved the use of unexpected juxtapositions, fantastic imagery and the exploration of the abstract. They sought to create a new world, free from the constraints of rational thought. The Surrealists group has had a lasting … Surrealists group in Paris – Tristan Tzara, Paul Éluard, André Breton, Jean Arp, Salvador Dalí, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, René Crevel and Man Ray, 1933. részletei…

Salvator Dali with with his ocelot, 1965.

Salvador Dali is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His unique artistic style and surrealistic interpretations of the world around him are still inspiring artists today. In 1965, he was photographed with his beloved pet ocelot, Babou. The photograph captures the eccentricity of Dali and his love of animals. The image of Dali and Babou has become iconic, and it is a reminder of the power of art to inspire and bring joy. Dali was a master of capturing the surreal and his legacy lives on through this and other pieces of his work. Salvator Dali with with his ocelot, 1965. részletei…