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“We are all hungry and thirsty for concrete images. Abstract art will have been good for one thing: to restore its exact virginity to figurative art.”

Quote by Salvador Dali

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Salvador Dali was a Spanish surrealist painter born on May 11, 1904, and died on January 23, 1989. He is renowned for his striking and bizarre images that have left a lasting impact on the art world. Dali's work is characterized by its vivid colors and dreamlike scenes, often challenging the viewer's perception of reality. more

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