“Without my surrealism, Surrealism would never have been what it is”.
Salvador Dalí
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Battersea Power Station, a former coal-fired power station now beautifully redeveloped on the south part of the River Thames, is a symbol of London’s architectural heritage and continues to evolve as a vibrant hub for creativity and expression.
Known for its four iconic chimneys and Art Deco interiors, it now houses offices, shops, restaurants, apartments, and cultural attractions.
Celebrating arts and culture through immersive installations, pop-up markets, and striking chimney projections, Battersea Power Station hosts a new exhibition dedicated to Salvador Dalí, the Master of Surrealism.
This week marks the inauguration of the new exhibition at Clarendon Fine Art’s gallery within Battersea Power Station, showcasing a curated selection of sculptures from the renowned Dalí Universe collection.
The exhibition presents a striking array of bronze, silver, and gold sculptures conceived by Salvador Dalí, one of the most influential and visionary artists of the 20th century.
Organised by Clarendon Fine Art, one of Dalí Universe’s esteemed British partner, the exhibition is a celebration of a long-standing and fruitful relationship. Clarendon’s new gallery space at Battersea offers a refined and immersive environment in which to encounter Dalí’s surreal world.
Each sculpture on display highlights the extraordinary depth of Dalí’s imagination and the mastery with which he translated his dreamlike visions into three-dimensional form.
From melting clocks to cosmic elephants, the iconography present in this exhibition captures the essence of Dalinian Surrealism. The works are not only on view but also available for purchase, giving collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a work in limited edition part of the Dalí Universe collection.
As Dalí himself once proclaimed:“The only difference between me and Surrealism is that I am Surrealism.”
This exhibition brings that declaration to life, inviting visitors to engage directly with the physical manifestations of Dalí’s bold and unorthodox philosophy. It is a journey through the subconscious, a celebration of form and imagination, and a tribute to one of the most enigmatic figures in art history.
Dalí Universe is proud to continue this collaborative journey with Clarendon Fine Art, bringing the surreal universe of Salvador Dalí to one of London’s most iconic landmarks.