The Persistence of Memory: Salvador Dali and His Influence
Works by Dali are interspersed with works inspired by the master in a variety of media including film, dance, and drawing.
March 4-April 8
*Exhibition extended through April 13th*
Monday–Thursday, 12-4pm
$5/group | Reservations required
Only available for private viewing
Guest curated by Kelly Chidester
$5 entry fee for groups of no more than 4 people. Fee can be paid in cash on arrival or in the donation section on The Muck website.
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You know the name, you’ve seen the melting clocks and you remember the mustache. Salvador Dali (1904-1989) resides somewhere in the upper echelon of famous artists- the ones that need only one name. His dreamy, surreal paintings, sculptures, literary works and films pushed the boundaries of reality and explored the subconscious mind, echoing his outlandish public persona. Dali, a controversial, glittering, intense artist and theorist, was always one step ahead of everyone else. His artworks shocked and dazzled, twisted reality and found their way into the most impressive art collections around world. As Dali’s career progressed and his antics grew more outlandish, the quality and authenticity of his work came into question. This only fueled the public fascination with this mysterious and eccentric artist.
Despite the controversies and farcical behavior, Dali remains an immense influence on artists around the globe. Like so many other boundary pushing visionaries, Dali’s visual manifestation of the subconscious has influenced the artworks, practice and aesthetics of generations of artists.
The Muck is proud to host this original exhibit on one of the seminal artists of the 20th century and the artists that carry on his extraordinary spirit. We would like to thank the artists, lenders, patrons and members for their support for this exhibit including The Bowers Museum, Thinkspace Projects, Cal State Fullerton Art Department, Zoot Valasco, GERMS, Timothy Robert Smith, and Kazuhiro Tsuji.
Each group of no more than 4 people will have 15 minutes to view the gallery privately. There will be a buffer time between reservations to avoid overlapping visits.
All visitors are required to wear masks covering their mouth and nose at all times.
Please do not visit if you have a fever or any symptoms of COVID-19; have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days; or have had close contact with anyone who is suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19.
Questions? Email info@themuck.org