Salvador Dali – författare

"Let us agree," Federico Garcia Lorca wrote, "that one of man's most beautiful postures is that of St. Sebastian." "In my 'Saint Sebastian' I remember you," Salvador Dali replied to Garcia Lorca, referring to the essay on aesthetics that Dali had just written, "and sometimes I think he is you. Let's see whether Saint Sebastian turns out to be you." This lively and intense exchange is but a glimpse into the complex relationship between two renowned and highly influential twentieth-century artists. On the centennial of Dali's birth, Sebastian's Arrows presents a never-before-published collection of their letters, lectures, and mementos. Written between 1925 and 1936, the letters and lectures bring to life a passionate friendship marked by a thoughtful dialogue on aesthetics and the constant interaction between poetry and painting. From their student days in Madrid's Residencia de Estudiantes, where the two waged war against cultural "putrefaction" and mocked the sacred cows of Spanish art, Dali and Garcia Lorca exchanged thoughts on the act of creation, modernity, and the meaning of their art.The volume chronicles how in their poetic skirmishes they sharpened and shaped each other's work - Garcia Lorca defending his verses of absence and elegy and his love of tradition while Dali argued for his theories of "Clarity" and "Holy Objectivity" and the unsettling logic of Surrealism. Christopher Maurer's masterful prologue and selection of letters, texts, and images (many generously provided by the Fundacion Gala-Salvador Dali and the Fundacion Federico Garcia Lorca) offer compelling and intimate insights into the lives and work of two iconic artists. The two men had a "tragic, passionate relationship," Dali once wrote - a friendship pierced by the arrows of Saint Sebastian.

Salvador Dalí's only novel beckons readers into the surrealist world already familiar to us from his paintings. In swirling prose, the iconic artist describes the intriguing love affairs and absurd escapades of a group of eccentric aristocrats, from the Paris riots of 1934 until the closing days of the Second World War.Following the thwarted affair between the Comte de Grandsailles and Solange de Clèda, this is a story of mistaken identities and unfulfilled passions, brimming with wartime espionage and irrepressible decadence. In this inimitable novel, Dalí's imagination and artistic vision reverberate through his characters' tangled lives.

DIARY OF A GENIUS stands as one of the seminal texts of Surrealism, revealing the most astonishing and intimate workings of the mind of Salvador Dal­, the eccentric polymath genius who became the living embodiment of the 20th century's most intensely subversive, disturbing and influential art movement.

Dali is the most famous artist associated with the Surrealist movement, but his official association with the movement was brief, following his expulsion by Andre Breton after five years.Oui was first published in French in 1971, and elicited a reassessment of Dali. Here through short fictions, essays and poems, Dali shows his love for his Spanish comrades, Bunuel and Lorca, his passion for the emerging arts of photography and cinema (UN CHIEN ANDALOU), his Catalan roots and subsequent entry into the cosmopolitan world of Parisian Avant Garde.

Step into the surreal and fantastical world of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic and imaginative artists with The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí. This extraordinary autobiography offers an unfiltered, intimate glimpse into the mind and life of Salvador Dalí, the master of surrealism whose provocative works and eccentric personality captivated the world.In The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí, the artist takes readers on a mesmerizing journey from his childhood in Catalonia to his rise as a leading figure in the surrealist movement. Dalí’s narrative is as vivid and imaginative as his artwork, blending reality with dream-like sequences that reflect his unique vision of the world. His story is filled with eccentric anecdotes, profound reflections, and a deep exploration of his creative process.Dalí delves into his early years, describing the formative experiences that shaped his artistic sensibilities and fueled his boundless creativity. He recounts his passionate relationships, including his profound connection with his muse and wife, Gala.Throughout the book, Dalí’s distinctive voice and flamboyant personality shine through. He offers candid and often controversial views on art, fame, and his own legacy, challenging conventional norms and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. His descriptions of his paintings, sculptures, and other works provide a deeper understanding of the symbolic meanings and personal significance behind his creations.This autobiography is essential reading for art enthusiasts, surrealism aficionados, and anyone intrigued by the life and mind of one of history’s most fascinating artists. The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí invites readers to explore the enigmatic world of Dalí, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur and the extraordinary becomes the norm.

Cult classic and collector’s item, Dali’s Mustache is the result of the astonishing artistic collaboration between surrealist Salvador Dalí and experimental photography pioneer Philippe Halsman. Dalí and Halsman were friends as well as professional collaborators for more than three decades. Subtitled A Photographic Interview, the concept of the book is one short question presented to Dalí, which Dalí answers, followed by a corresponding black-and-white photograph by Halsman. The photographs are intentionally absurd and hilarious. Early editions of this book came with a warning on the back that said “Warning! This book is preposterous.”Question: "I have the feeling, to have discovered your secret, Salvador. Could it be that you are crazy?"Answer: "I am certainly saner than the person who bought this book."

Die Angst vor dem Tod und der Wunsch nach Unsterblichkeit waren vorherrschende Themen in Dalís Leben: Nur neun Monate vor der Geburt des Künstlers starb sein älterer Bruder, der auch den Namen Salvador trug. Diese ausgeprägte Sensibilität verstärkte sich noch nach dem Spanischen Bürgerkrieg und dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Dalís ursprünglicher Plan, sich nach dem Tod einfrieren zu lassen, wurde durch eine tiefgründige Faszination für die Wissenschaften ersetzt, insbesondere für die Entdeckung der DNA-Struktur, die für ihn die zentrale Komponente war, um Leben zu verstehen. Die hier abgedruckten, bisher unveröffentlichten Notizen Dalís enthalten Anekdoten über den Autor Stefan Zweig, der den Künstler mit Sigmund Freud bekannt machte. Außerdem ist ein mit Dalís handschriftlichen Notizen versehener Artikel aus der von ihm regelmäßig gelesenen Zeitschrift Scientific American abgebildet. In seiner Einführung schreibt Ignacio Vidal-Folch über Dalís Suche nach Unsterblichkeit und unterschiedliche Sichtweisen auf das Thema von Wissenschaftlern und Autoren wie Ray Kurzweil, Elias Canetti und Eugène Ionesco.Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) war ein spanischer Künstler.Der Journalist und Autor Ignacio Vidal-Folch (*1956) lebt in Barcelona. Sprache: Deutsch/Englisch

Die Angst vor dem Tod und der Wunsch nach Unsterblichkeit waren vorherrschende Themen in Dalís Leben: Nur neun Monate vor der Geburt des Künstlers starb sein älterer Bruder, der auch den Namen Salvador trug. Diese ausgeprägte Sensibilität verstärkte sich noch nach dem Spanischen Bürgerkrieg und dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Dalís ursprünglicher Plan, sich nach dem Tod einfrieren zu lassen, wurde durch eine tiefgründige Faszination für die Wissenschaften ersetzt, insbesondere für die Entdeckung der DNA-Struktur, die für ihn die zentrale Komponente war, um Leben zu verstehen. Die hier abgedruckten, bisher unveröffentlichten Notizen Dalís enthalten Anekdoten über den Autor Stefan Zweig, der den Künstler mit Sigmund Freud bekannt machte. Außerdem ist ein mit Dalís handschriftlichen Notizen versehener Artikel aus der von ihm regelmäßig gelesenen Zeitschrift  Scientific American  abgebildet. In seiner Einführung schreibt Ignacio Vidal-Folch über Dalís Suche nach Unsterblichkeit und unterschiedliche Sichtweisen auf das Thema von Wissenschaftlern und Autoren wie Ray Kurzweil, Elias Canetti und Eugène Ionesco.  Salvador Dalí (1904 – 1989) war ein spanischer Künstler.  Der Journalist und Autor Ignacio Vidal-Folch (*1956) lebt in Barcelona.    Sprache: Deutsch/Englisch