Shocking Salvador Dali Interview, 1955

Salvador Dali was born on the same day as I was, therefore you have to watch it!

[michaelsaunders]

I am an artist. Salvador Dali is a crucial inspiration to my work.This video is a treasure❤A real privilege to actually hear his voice.

[JayGideon-]

Don't let his showmanship and humor fool you into believing Dali was silly or lightweight. His painting craftsmanship was on par with the great masters. He laboured tirelessly on his most ambitious works. A genius who understood and wrote about the emerging field of quantum mechanics and applied its magic to his art.

[guyhamiltonyt]

I have never seen footage of Dali speaking yet I’ve loved him since I was a child, he sounds so much calmer than I would have ever thought, also he has very kind expression in his eyes and demeanour, a very positive energy.

[PedroMiguel-ifll]

There's nothing "shocking" about this interview, just Dali as himself

[PotentialTechniques]

Says English is not his language but he will do his best.. Then speaks with a broader more complex vocabulary than many native English speakers do these days

[sedelstein]

Salvador Dalí, the epitome of creative artistic genius. I am very grateful for his extraordinary and fascinating art.

[SplendidFellow]

"Nothing is more gay than the collision and explosion of intra-atomic conflicts of nuclear physics."
- Salvador Dali

[avalanche]

That mustache was unique so was he. Very bright man intelligent. Knew his home work. Definitely. Funny the same time

[bobb]

Dali was a fascinating artist and person, his intellect is fascinating.

[philthycat]

Thanks for the Warning of being shocked. Don’t think I’ve ever been more unshocked in my entire life, which was completely shocking when I realised. Wow, what an insight you have. ⚡️💥⚡️

[sylviaowega]

Dali is amazingly intellectual and an abstract thinker.

[zagros_barani]

He has a unique and influential personality.

[flamencoprof]

I think this is the first time I have seen him speaking. I didn't hear anything "shocking", just the words of a thoughtful man who had the courage to express those thoughts. I looked up the Olivier portrait, it is like a realistic version of a Cubist work, trying to be both 2D and 3D simultaneously.

[notebeat]

There's a helluva lot more to this genius than a fancy mustache!

[chris]

To my surprise I found a beautiful Dali museum in St. Petersburg Florida, Excellent place to see his work.

[tufsoft]

I remember going to NY when I was 18 and being very impressed by the rainy taxi, now half a century later I am living in something very like it.

[Wendy-bzgt]

I am fascinated awestruck and inspired by this remarkable man.

[PaulStringini]

I love the way he uses words like "violent, " and "aggressive, " to describe art. And his notion that "nothing is more gay (than) the collision and explosion of intra-atomic conflicts of nuclear physics, " That made me smile a mile wide. I wholeheartedly agree. lol My brother and I were always fascinated with Surrealism. When I listen to him talk, I feel like he somehow had a greater influence on us than I realized.

[Kritikateur]

A complete and total Genius, even out of His Moustaches made an Art Form.

R.I.P. Mr. Dali'

C.A.🥲

[galakordi]

The importance of artists like Picasso, Dali, and other "old boys" lies in their significant impact on art and society, rather than the skills and "how to" knowledge of today's artists. Art has always played a crucial role in shaping society and preserving its collective memory. Artists serve as cultural ambassadors, educating us about our history and expressing universal emotions. Art provides historical context, leads to healthy and thoughtful cultural discussions, and acts as a barometer that measures levels of cultural sophistication. When Dali and Picasso were alive, the only thing people could see was their art, their finished product, not the "how to" process. What we see today (especially with and through Youtube), is the deconstruction of the creative process, often described as another process itself (in music making even randomization now has been algorithmically standardized, while back in the days was just called or described as inspiration). In today's ages, art is deconstructed to the point that all we see is the structure behind the manufact, structure that deprives the piece of art of all its mystery and powerful significance.