Up Close with Dali in St. Petersburg
Salvador Dali, one of the most interesting painters of the 20th century was, let’s say, a tad eccentric – but a genius nevertheless. The new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL does a great job of presenting of how Salvador Dali evolved his style in a way that a layperson like me can grasp and enjoy. Guided tour and/or audio guide are included in the price of the ticket which makes it an easy decision – and makes the experience and appreciation VASTLY more meaningful. I left with a better understanding of Dali, his motivators, and his evolution.
Here are some pix of the museum and its grounds (but none of the art!).
The cars at the entrance of the museum (not sure the purpose)
The entrance to the museum on a beautiful day
The top of the spiral staircase which reminded me of the tip of Dali’s mustache
Looking towards the staircase and the ceiling on the 3rd floor
The glass ceiling
Trying out Dali’s mustache
The back of the museum
This serranita sandwich at the museum cafe was good but those olives were really outstanding!!
Entry wrist tags at the wish tree – clever idea to avoid trash around the parking lot!
I’m digging the architecture… definitely looks like an interesting place!
Comment by Francesca | 5 June 2012
THat is probably one of the coolest looking museums I have ever seen. And I really want those olives off that sandwich!
Comment by Hilarye | 7 June 2012
LOL, they were gooooood!
Comment by Raul | 7 June 2012
This is one I will never forgive myself.. actually having been to Tampa-St Petersburg and not being there…
Comment by mrsoaroundtheworld | 10 June 2012
I love the Dali mustache. The sandwich looks pretty cool too. Is the sandwich picture a stab at art? Are those olives situated in just that way mean something?
Comment by Traveling Ted | 10 June 2012
That depends, Ted. Did it work?
Actually, no, the space you see is where the other half of the sandwich (at that moment sitting in my stomach) was… The things I do for art.
Comment by Raul | 10 June 2012
That staircase is great! The 3rd picture reminds me of being under the glass pyramid at the Louvre.
Comment by Jetting Around (@jettingaround) | 11 June 2012
Right in my backyard Raul! Great stuff….
Comment by D.J. - The World of Deej | 12 June 2012
Have you been? Sometimes it is the stuff right near home that I fail to visit/explore!
Comment by Raul | 12 June 2012
obsessed with the sculpture of dali’s mustache.
Comment by the lazy travelers | 12 June 2012
I got to sport it too!
Comment by Raul | 13 June 2012
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