The Dalí Museum in Washington, DC

The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL, visits Washington, DC with an exhibition that showcases contemporary Spanish art influenced by the landscapes that Dalí himself used as an inspiration.

Explore the vibrant intersection of tradition and innovation in contemporary Spanish art, as championed by The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. This exhibition features a wide range of works —from books and paintings to new media— by living artists from across Spain, including Dalí’s native Catalonia.

All featured artists were commissioned by The Dalí Museum and share a profound connection with the Spanish landscape. Like Dalí, they embrace conceptual and experimental approaches, pushing the boundaries of their media and reimagining artistic expression.

The exhibition showcases mutlidisciplinary works by Joan Fontcuberta, Yamandú Canosa, Clyde Butcher, among others.

The Dalí Museum

The Dalí Museum celebrates the life and work of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) and features works from the artist’s entire career. The collection includes over 2,400 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity, including oil paintings, many original drawings, book illustrations, artists’ books, prints, sculpture, photos, manuscripts and an extensive archive of documents. Founded with the works collected by A. Reynolds and Eleanor Morse, the Museum has made significant additions to its collection over the years, celebrating the life and art of one of the most influential and innovative artists in history.

RSVP required for the free opening of this exhibition on May 15, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.