Toronto 
Events Description
La Girafe en feu presents an exhibition of two formidable talents coming together to tell us the story of humanity. Divina Dalí showcases a transcending experience into Salvador Dalí’s vision of prolific Italian Poet, Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy spilled into over 100 authentic works of art.
Beginning April 13th, Torontonians will be welcomed into the rhythm of the famed works by one of the greatest masters of surrealism, where visitors will embark on an artistic and transformative journey. Divina Dalí invites visitors to travel through three imaginary worlds: Hell, Purgatory and Heaven, in an enchanting return to this historical and extraordinary encounter separated by seven centuries, between the literary work of Dante and the talent of Dalí.
Frank Hunter, Dalí’s friend and official archivist, who worked alongside Dalí until his death in 1989, together with La Girafe en feu curated the presentation of 110 original pieces. The exhibit will be held in Brookfield Place, a building designed by Spanish Architect, Santiago Calatrava who appropriately shares a passion for art and ancestry in Spain with none other than Salvador Dalí himself.
Several additional unique pieces will be displayed at the Toronto exhibit, including works inspired by Dalí created by resident contemporary Canadian artists – Peter Triantos and Lisabel.
“We’re proud to unveil for the first time in Toronto, a more intimate, and often overlooked, dimension of one of Salvador Dalí’s most creative bodies of work,” says Félix Bélanger, CEO and Creative producer, La Girafe en feu. “This exhibit is meant to capture the essence of Dalí’s explosive imagination and not only share it with Toronto, but also serve as inspiration to local artists, welcoming them to continue Dalí’s legacy and express themselves through their work.”
Curator, Raynald Michaud, will share a monumental piece created by Dalí in 1945 that has not yet been exhibited until now; in addition to never-before-seen photographs of Dalí, as shot by his then agent, Robert Descharmes. The exhibit also features a rare work of art from a collaboration with Alfred Hitchcock for the 1945 film, Spellbound.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
● Regular rate: $33.50 + taxes and service charges
● Students: $25 + taxes and service charges
● Child rate (6 to 12 years old): $19 + taxes and service charges
● Free for children under the age of 5
● Group of 8+: 15% off
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
April 13 to December 17, 2023
Mon — Closed
Tue-wed — 10am-8pm
Thu-fri — 10am-9pm
Weekend — 10am-5pm
Venue:
Brookfield Place
181 Bay St. Toronto, ON
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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