Dive into Dali: Surreal Gift Ideas
Jul 16th 2024
For the first time, the MFA has brought Salvador Dali to Boston, offering art lovers a chance to experience the works of one of the most renowned surrealist artists of all time. Known for his fierce, innovative, and dreamlike artwork, Dali brought new life to art and imaginative expression. He was a risk-taker, a bold visionary, and a champion of boundless creativity. Dali has undoubtedly inspired countless artists and art enthusiasts, and his influence continues to resonate today. To celebrate this exhibit, we have put together a collection of items that capture the flamboyant and vibrant essence of Dali, making them perfect gifts to bring joy to yourself or your loved ones.
Carry your beverages with a touch of surrealism with the Dali Wine/Water Tote. This water-resistant drink tote keeps your bottles cool and chilled, featuring a vibrant, color-blocked pattern that brings a pop of color and a smile to everyone's face. Inspired by Dali's playful and provocative mustache, this tote embodies his eccentric and theatrical persona, making a bold statement wherever you go.
While Dali is best known for his artwork, his love for great food was just as strong. From a young age, he aspired to be a chef, and he fulfilled this dream by creating his own cookbook. Originally published in French, this quirky book consists of 136 recipes from famous Parisian restaurants, all illustrated by Dali himself. The Dali Dinner Cookbook blends high-end recipes with surrealist art, perfect for those who appreciate both culinary and artistic delights.
Keep both eyes open with the Salvador Dali Sleep Mask, featuring his iconic piercing stare. Emulate Dali's creative spark and dreamlike visions by wearing this unique and cheeky mask. Whether you're traveling or just taking a nap at home, this sleep mask will let you drift into a surreal dream world inspired by Dali’s arctic genius.
Salvador Dali Paintings Coasters
Bring Dali's masterpieces into your home with a set of six coasters, each featuring one of his renowned works. These coasters are a subtle way to incorporate art into your home décor, providing a daily reminder of Dali’s brilliance. Each coaster features a different artwork, including:
The Hallucinogenic Toreador (1968-1970):A blend of bullfighting, childhood memories, landscapes, and culture, this painting transforms with each glance.
Living Still Life (1956): A challenge to traditional still life conventions, with elements in motion and coming to life.
The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory (1952-1954): A reimagined version of Dali’s famous “Persistence of Memory,” now flooded with water and dismantling the original design.
Lincoln in Dalivision (1977): This piece plays with perception and distance, transforming from one image to another as you move closer or farther away.
Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man (1943): Dali's interpretation of World War II, capturing the psychological impacts and shifting perceptions.
Slave Market with the Disappearing Bust of Voltaire (1940):An oil painting filled with symbolic complexity and one of Dali’s most effective double image works.
Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee Tote Bag
This surrealist tote bag is a conversation starter, featuring Dali's whimsical 1944 painting "Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee." Inspired by Sigmund Freud’s explorations of the dream world and the subconscious, this painting includes unusual subjects like a sleeping woman, a long-legged elephant, pomegranates, and tigers. Everyone will have a different take on this piece, making it a fun and unique addition to your daily bag rotation.
Salvador Dali Melting Clock Gold Stud Earrings
Inspired by Dali's iconic painting "The Persistence of Memory," these gold stud earrings feature the famous melting clocks. Crafted in 24K gold-plated matte metal with butterfly back closures, these earrings are stylish, artistic, and chic, perfect for showcasing Dali's mind-bending thoughts.
Don't miss out on this new exhibit and the dreamy gifts the MFA shop has to offer! Embrace your inner fun and creativity with Dali-inspired gifts.