Dalí Universe with the Patronage of the Municipality of Modena, proposes in this exhibition artworks that testify the close link between the Surrealist method and the psychoanalytic revolution, offering an experience that constitutes a true journey into Dalí’s mind.

Dalí’s work is characterized by a constant engagement with psychological themes, often taken in their symbolic valence, as in the morphology of the snail, the decomposition into drawers of the body of Venus, the depiction of the body in flames or the interest in alchemical books and the metamorphosis of matter up to the well-known soft clocks.

In an articulated itinerary, the exhibition takes the public on a journey through Dalí’s mind and his work, documenting the creative way in which the artist represented the unconscious and its symbologies, while also touching on the “multifaceted” aspects of his artistic production

“Dalí Universe” is the exhibition that will open on June 19th at the Atkinson Museum, at WOW. The exhibition comprises a diverse collection of works, including drawings, sketches, paintings, sculptures and commercial and advertising works. One of the highlights is the selection of pictures taken between 1955 and 1985 by Robert Descharnes, French photographer and friend of Dalí, which offer a rare glimpse into the artist’s personal life, in intimate moments and in his family environment.

Salvador Dalí, born in 1904, in Figueres, in the northeast of Spain, became a global personality, with a unique presence and an unmistakable style. His limitless creativity, along with his provocative humor and his famous mustache, made him an unforgettable figure, building a brand that transcended time.

“This exhibition is an unmissable opportunity to explore the legacy of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century and discover the man behind the myth. It is a collection that reveals the versatility of the Atkinson Museum, which aims to bring notable international exhibitions to Porto, touching the most diverse spectrums of art, from classical to contemporary”, highlights Adrian Bridge, general director of the Fladgate Partnership group, to which WOW belongs.

The exhibition “Dalí Universe” has the collaboration of Nicolas Descharnes, curation by Tiago Feijó and coordination by Andreia Esteves, responsible for the Atkinson Museum and WOW’s international partnerships.

“Salvador Dalí The Oneiric – Dreams and Delirium” is an extraordinary showcase dedicated to the dreamlike world of the Spanish artist.

The exhibition starts August 16^th in Běijīng, at the China World Mall, where it  continues until October 17^th.

Following Beijing, the tour will move onto Changzhou and then Macao.

The exhibition is a collaboration between Dalí Universe and the local organiser Swiss Nobleness.

The display offers a visual and emotional experience, the  result is a fusion of art and psychology, the unconscious and creative fantasy where reality transforms into a surreal journey of Dalí’s brilliant madness.

One of the largest exhibitions dedicated to the Catalan artist in our country, encompassing 170 works, “Salvador Dalí’s Universe” invites viewers on an unforgettable journey through the eccentric artist’s works: life-size sculptures, surrealist furniture and other specially crafted works of art whose composition ingeniously uses materials such as glass, bronze, gold and even diamonds. The exhibition at ARCUB – Gabroveni Inn tests the visitor’s perception of reality and goes beyond the limits of the rational. The surreal journey culminates in a unique VR experience that will leave a lasting impression on the memory and imagination of every visitor.