Dali’s paintings in Yerevan
An exclusive print graphics exhibition called "Dali and the Surrealists" opened at the National Gallery of Armenia today. The exhibition showcases 160 works brought form the Christine Argile Gallery in Los Angeles.
Head of the Department of Contemporary Art at the RA Ministry of Culture Sona Harutyunyan told "A1+" that in addition to Dali's works, the exhibition also showcases works by Armenian Surrealists, including those who have created in this style.
Experts say the exhibition is exclusive in that no such great artist has been presented in Armenia in the past 20 years. According to experts, this exhibition marks the start of a summer of Surrealist art in Armenia and many other events, including exhibitions and initiatives devoted to Surrealism.
"Surrealism gives one the opportunity to think endlessly, and I think this is one of the unique exhibitions that people visit more than once. There is a brilliant series of artists, including Sergey Parajanov, Yervand Kochar, Arshil Gorky, Martin Petrosyan and Rudolph Khachatryan," Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan said.
Citizens of Armenia and those who are interested in Surrealism can visit the National Gallery of Armenia and admire Salvador Dali's 140 paintings and 12 Armenian painters' works until October 10.
