A new exhibit at the Salvador Dalí Museum, Women: Dalí's View, examines Dalí's creative fascination with the female form via more than 70 works from the museum's permanent collection. The selections trace the progression of Dalí's depiction of women in his art, from his early years, when he frequently used his younger sister, Ana María, as a model, to his later period, when his wife Gala become his sole model and muse. Featured pieces include the early "Girl with Curls," "Memory of the Child-Woman" and "Beatrice." The exhibit opens with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Fri., June 13, and features fashions by House of Ska, live music, complimentary cava and Spanish-style hors d'oeuvres ($15 general/free for members). June 13-Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed. and Sat. (open until 8 p.m. Thurs., and 6:30 p.m. Fri.), noon-5:30 p.m. Sun., Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg, $15 adults/$13.50 seniors/$10 students ($5 admission 5-8 p.m. Thursdays), 727-823-3767. salvadordalimuseum.org.
This article appears in Jun 11-17, 2008.