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DEFINITELY DALI PROJECT 2019
PLANTING THE SEEDS
The Definitely Dali Project was first introduced to Vancouver in 2014, as a means to expose Vancouverites to exciting, historic, world class, fine art. The mandate of the Project is to ensure that new and future generations may continue to experience the magic of the great Spanish Surrealist master, Salvador Dali.
The beginnings of the project saw several original, gallery sized, Salvador Dali sculptures exhibited in a gallery setting. Viewing of the exhibition has always been presented with no charge to the public.
Encouraged by the positive response, both the size and popularity of the exhibition grew over the next two years.
“TIME” TO GROW
In 2017, an exciting opportunity presented itself! In addition to the smaller sculptures, we were able to facilitate the loan and transportation of a much larger, bronze sculpture of the iconic, Salvador Dali melting clock. A very public downtown location was secured and Dance of Time welcomed everyone at the entrance to Lot 19 from May to October 2017. Standing at nearly 7 feet tall, the 860 lb sculpture was a sight to behold!
Click here for complete international exhibition history of Dance of Time.
With the overwhelming response from both locals and visitors, we were encouraged to double our efforts and in May of 2018, two new Dali sculptures arrived in Vancouver. Over a million people visited the magnificent, golden, Woman Aflame as she stood proudly at Lot 19 for over 6 months.
Click here for complete international exhibition history of Woman Aflame.
Meanwhile, the quirky and elegant Surrealist Piano welcomed admirers at the entrance to the new exhibition of both gallery sized sculptures and original graphic works by Salvador Dali, all FREE to the public!
Click here for complete international exhibition history of Surrealist Piano.
Fast forward to 2019, with plans underway to bring two new monumental sculptures to the people of our beautiful city. An original Dali statue titled Space Venus has been chosen to grace the featured spot at Hornby and West Hastings this year. Towering over Lot 19 at a height of 12 feet, this monumental sculpture is enigmatic and grandiose and oozes with classical femininity!
HERE WE GROW AGAIN
This year, a new location has been added to the scope of the Definitely Dali Project! Starting mid-May 2019, a new Vancouver street corner will come alive with the swirling, lacy skirts of the fabulous Dalinian Dancer. This elegant, Flamenco dancing sculpture will greet visitors in a little plaza at Alberni and Thurlow streets through-out the sunny, summer months.
THE SURREAL FACTS
After boarding the ship in Italy, the two sculptures will travel across the vast, Atlantic Ocean, transit the historic Panama Canal, graze the coasts of Central America and Mexico, skim the California coastline and finally sail along the West Coast and into the Port of Vancouver.
Before completing their journey in early May, the two sculptures will
have traveled over 20,000 kilometers. That's not only a l-o-n-g
journey, but a co$tly one too!
LET’S NOT DILLI-DALI
Up until now, we were able to cover the transportation costs for the
sculptures coming in from Europe. This year however, the costs are
dramatically higher due to the greater size and weight of the artwork.
INTRODUCING THE "ART IN THE CITY FOUNDATION"
As the Definitely Dali Project grows, so the scope of the
responsibilities expands. This means the framework of the project has
reached a new level which lead to the birth of the non-profit society,
called Art in the City Foundation. The mandate of the Foundation
is to exhibit world class art in cities' urban areas, with special
focus on internationally known artists. The mission is to create
free public access to these works of art and to engage individuals
and communities to learning more about fine art.
HERE’S WHERE YOU COME IN!
WE SALV-ADORE YOU!
Gifts will be available for pick up in the gallery from the June 10th, 2019.
Please share the Definitely Dali Project campaign through your social media and help us reach our goal so everyone can experience these fantastic sculptures in Vancouver.
Thank you so much for your support and see you this summer!
Paris, Espace Montmartre, 2004
Mexico City, Sumaya Museum,
2008
Shanghai, Zendai MOMA, 2009
Courchevel, Open Air
Exhibition, 2009 – 2010
Singapore, Museum at Marina Bay Sands,
2011
Venice, Museo di Sant’Apollonia, 2011
Taipei,
National Memorial Hall, 2012
Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Museum of
Fine Arts, 2012 – 2013
Marseille, Galerie Mickael Marciano,
2013
Shanghai, Bund 18, 2015
Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive,
2016
Vancouver, Chali-Rosso Gallery, Definitely Dali, 2017
EXHIBITION HISTORY: WOMAN AFLAME
Paris, Place Vendôme, 1995
Vienna, Palais Pallavicini, Dalí,
1997
Copenhagen, Arken Museum of Modern Art, Dalí, 1999
Savonlinna, Retretti Arts Center, Dalí, 2001
Singapore, Opera
Gallery Singapore, 2006
Hong Kong, Opera Gallery, 2006
Sotheby’s at Chatsworth, 2008
Henley, Henley Festival,
2009
Courchevel, Galerie Bartoux, 2009 - 2010
New York,
Time Warner Center, 2010 – 2011
Singapore, ArtScience Museum,
2011
Taipei, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall,
2012
Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts,
20120-2013
Beijing, Yang Art Museum, 2018
Beverly Hills,
Rodeo Drive, 2016
Pietrasanta, Chiesa di Sant'Agostino,
2016
Vancouver, Chali-Rosso Gallery, Definitely Dali, 2018
EXHIBITION HISTORY: SURREALIST PIANO
London, County Hall Gallery, 2000 - 2010
Paris, Espace
Montmartre, 2004
Venice, Galleria San Marco,
2004
Singapore, Opera Gallery, 2006
Shanghai, The Shanghai
Art Museum, 2009
London, Park Plaza Hotel, 2010
New York,
Time Warner Center, 2010 – 2011
Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive,
2016
Pietrasanta, Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, 2016
Vancouver,
Chali-Rosso Gallery, Definitely Dali, 2018
Perks
As a thank you for your generous donation, you will receive a 3 hour private event for 50 people (venue sponsored by Chali-Rosso Art Gallery), including wine and snacks. Share a fun evening in a beautiful environment with family, friends or business associates! Your name will be engraved on the sponsorship plaque at sculpture, PLUS you will receive VIP status as YOU cut the ribbon at the sculpture unveiling. (One only!)
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As a thank you for your generous donation, you will receive a 3 hour private event for 50 people (venue sponsored by Chali-Rosso Art Gallery), including wine and snacks. Share a fun evening in a beautiful environment with family, friends or business associates! Your name will be engraved on the sponsorship plaque at sculpture, PLUS you will receive VIP status as YOU cut the ribbon at the sculpture unveiling. (One only!)
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