Approaching the Dali Museum - St. Petersburg
by Mitch Spence
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Approaching the Dali Museum - St. Petersburg
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Mitch Spence
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As one approaches the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, the blue glass of the spectacular dome that covers part of the structure grabs the attention. Here, a single pelican on the walkway by the water seems to share the interest of the viewer.
The spectacular museum houses the largest collection of the artist's work outside Europe. The futuristic glass entryway and skylight is made of 1.5 inch thick glass. Referred to as the "Enigma", the entryway is 75 feet tall and encompasses a spiral staircase. The remaining walls are composed of 18-inch thick concrete, designed to protect the collection from hurricanes.
Dali's full name is Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, 1st Marquess of Dalí de Púbol. The flamboyant artist was a prominent Spanish surrealist born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain on May 11, 1904. He died January 23, 1989, in Figueres.
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March 22nd, 2019
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