Salvador DalĂ Museum
Florida
The Salvador DalĂ Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, is dedicated to the life and works of the surrealist artist Salvador DalĂ. It hosts the largest collection of DalĂ's art outside of Spain, including 96 oil paintings, over 100 watercolors and drawings, sculptures, photographs, and archival materials. The museum building, designed by Yann Weymouth of HOK and constructed by The Beck Group, is notable for its innovative architecture featuring a 75-foot tall glass entryway called the "Enigma," encompassing a spiral staircase, and thick concrete walls designed to withstand hurricanes. The museum offers rotating permanent exhibitions and temporary shows, and it actively promotes education and appreciation of DalĂ's work through events such as workshops, performances, lectures, and interactive experiences like the DalĂ Dome's immersive shows. Highlights include iconic paintings such as "The Hallucinogenic Toreador," "The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus," and "The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory." The museum also engages the community with family-friendly activities and educational programs, making it a cultural landmark on Florida's waterfront.
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Tipp: Plan your visit to coincide with special exhibitions or immersive experiences like the Dalà Alive 360° show in the Dalà Dome. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended, especially for popular events. The museum offers family-friendly programs and workshops, making it ideal for visitors of all ages. Visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours can provide a more relaxed experience. Check the museum's official website for the latest event calendar and any available discounts or membership benefits.
Interessante Fakten
- •The museum's glass entryway, known as the "Enigma," is 75 feet tall and features a spiral staircase enclosed in 1.5-inch thick glass.
- •It houses more Dalà masterpieces than any museum worldwide except for the Dalà Theater-Museum in Figueres, Spain.
- •The museum's walls are 18 inches thick concrete to protect the collection from hurricanes prevalent in the region.
- •In 2012, the building was named one of Florida's 100 most significant architectural places in the last 100 years by the AIA Florida Chapter.
- •During the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum made its gallery available for online viewing, expanding access to DalĂ's works globally.
Geschichte
The Salvador DalĂ Museum originated from the collection of Reynolds and Eleanor Morse, who began acquiring DalĂ's works in the early 1940s.
Initially displayed in their Cleveland home, the collection was first exhibited publicly in 1971 in Beachwood, Ohio, with DalĂ himself attending the opening.
Due to growing visitor numbers, the collection was relocated to St.
Petersburg, Florida, in 1982, housed in a renovated marine warehouse.
In 2011, the museum moved to its current, architecturally distinctive waterfront building designed to better protect the collection from hurricanes.
The building was recognized in 2012 by the American Institute of Architects' Florida Chapter as one of Florida's top 100 architectural places of the past century.
OrtsfĂĽhrer
The Enigma (Glass Entryway)2011
A striking 75-foot tall glass entryway featuring a spiral staircase, designed to symbolize DalĂ's surrealism and allow natural light into the museum.
The Hallucinogenic Toreador1970
One of DalĂ's large-scale oil paintings, rich in symbolism and optical illusions, depicting Venus and a bullfighter in a surreal composition.
The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus1959
A monumental work portraying Columbus's arrival in the New World, blending historical narrative with DalĂ's unique surrealist imagery.
The DalĂ Dome
A 360-degree immersive dome theater offering multisensory experiences that bring DalĂ's art to life through light and sound.
Kontakt
Telefon: (727) 823-3767
