The arrival of Salvador Dalí’s artworks in India for the first time is not just an artistic milestone ~ it is a moment of cultural introspection. While Dalí never visited the country, his fascination with India’s mysticism, coupled with his surrealist imagination, created a unique artistic connection. This exhibition in Delhi, bringing over 200 of his original works, allows Indian audiences to experience the world through the eyes of one of the most eccentric and thought-provoking artists of the 20th century.

Dalí was not just a painter; he was an enigma. His art, heavily influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories on the subconscious, invited viewers into dreamlike worlds where reality melted into bizarre yet compelling forms. Elephants with impossibly long legs, disjointed human figures, and floating eyeballs were not just artistic quirks but reflections of a deeper psychological exploration. His works force the viewer to abandon rationality and embrace the unexpected. That a........

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