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High Museum of Art Atlanta takes you inside the mind of surrealist Salvador Dali |
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Written by Maryanne Euthalia
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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 15:32 |
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Set the alarm on your melting watch for the kick-off of new Dali exhibit
Salvador Dali's paintings have been variously described as the products of genius, over-the-top dementia, or drugs that the rest of the world had yet to discover. Whatever the source of his art, there's little disputing the notion that it documented a universe most of us will never see but that few of us can resist. In any case, this Saturday, August 7, you'll have an opportunity to immerse yourself in a Dali-inspired event called the Surreal Soiree, at the appropriately-named (for this event, anyway) High Museum of Art. The event kicks off the new exhibit, "Dali: The Late Work," covering the last forty years of the artist's career and his diverse visual exploration of science, religions, and psychology.
Not just another exhibition of the mad master's works, the Surreal Soiree will feature a wearable-art fashion show tribute by local artists/weirdoes (eye of the beholder, after all); a Dali-inspired photo booth in which your pictures will be projected on the venue's walls; a performance by Flamenco guitarist Witold Tulodziecki, and assorted performances by Atlanta's most Dali-esque entertainers. Waxed moustaches are not required, but highly encouraged.
Festivities begin at 8 p.m. this Saturday at the High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. Tickets are available directly from the museum (call 404-733-5000) or online at www.high.org .Cost: $15, High Museum members $10. Proceeds support programming at the High Museum of Art.
Discounted parking ($5) will be available at the Colony Square parking deck, at the corner of 15th Street and Peachtree Street.
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