Famous quote by Salvador Dali

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Instead of stubbornly attempting to use surrealism for purposes of subversion, it is necessary to try to make of surreal
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"Instead of stubbornly attempting to use surrealism for purposes of subversion, it is necessary to try to make of surrealism something as solid, complete and classic as the works of museums"

- Salvador Dali

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Salvador Dali is recommending that instead of using surrealism as a tool for disruption, it should be used to create something that is as ageless and classic as the artworks discovered in museums. He is advocating for a shift in the method surrealism is used, from a tool of disturbance to a tool of development. He is recommending that surrealism must be used to produce something that is as solid, total, and traditional as the artworks found in museums. He is motivating surrealists to use their imagination to develop something that will stand the test of time and be valued for generations to come. By doing this, surrealism can become a reputable art type and be valued for its appeal and imagination.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Salvador Dali between May 11, 1904 and January 23, 1989. He/she was a famous Artist from Spain. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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