In honor of Salvador's birthday. IMO the greatest artist of the 20th century and my candidate for the Most Interesting Man Who Ever Lived. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbe...t-cats/ar-BBjC8Hx?ocid=ASUDHP#image=BBjC66t|1
Yes, I've always been a fan of Salvador Dali's art. I think that Picasso was simply a con artist with total contempt for the public -- his artwork is total garbage -- but Salvador produced real art, gorgeous and thought provoking works. I remain in awe of his stuff.
Paternity suit brought by a woman who claims to be his daughter... Digging up Dali: Why experts question artist paternity claim Wed, 19 Jul 2017 - A 1.5-tonne slab will have to be moved to allow DNA testing to settle the contentious claim.
DNA doesn't support Woman claiming to be Salvador Dali's daughter... Woman claiming to be Salvador Dali's daughter isn't biologically related Sept. 7, 2017 -- The results of a DNA test on the exhumed remains of Salvador Dali revealed a woman claiming to his daughter is not biologically related to him, the Spanish artist's foundation said.
I like Hassam as he reminds me of Turner. I must confess to ignorance of these two as influences on Salvador, I always studied him as sui generis, as I see that as one of his major strengths.