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Gala Dalí. Gala Dalí (born Elena Ivanovna Diakonova, Елена Ивановна Дьяконова; 7 September [ O.S. 26 August] 1894 – 10 June 1982), usually known simply as Gala, was the wife of poet Paul Éluard and later of artist Salvador Dalí, who were both prominent in surrealism. She also inspired many other writers and artists.
The Legacy of Gala Dalí. Gala played a vital role in raising the profile of one of the most important movements of the twentieth century. Having gained access to the art world through her first husband, Paul Éluard, who she inspired and encouraged in his writing, she became the muse for other Surrealist group members, notably Max Ernst.
- Russian-Spanish
- September 7, 1894
- Kazan, Russia
- June 10, 1982
Gala (Kazan, Russia, 1894 - Portlligat, Girona, 1982) Salvador Dalí's wife and muse, whose real name was Elena Ivanovna Diakonova was a mysterious and highly intuitive woman, which was able to recognise artistic and creative genius when she saw it, and had relations with a number of intellectuals and artists.
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Nov 16, 2023 · Gala Dalí died in Port Lligat, Spain, on June 10, 1982, following a severe case of the flu. She was buried in Púbol, Spain, on the grounds of a castle that was a gift from her husband. At the time of her death, she was involved in an affair with a 22-year-old Jesus Christ Superstar actor named Jeff Fenholt for whom she left Dalí.
Aug 23, 2018 · As Dalí’s success intensified, Gala became known as a megalomaniac mistress of hype, obsessed with money and a string of young gigolos. Although there is undoubtedly some truth in this, an ...
About Gala Dalí. 1894 Gala (Helena Deluvina Diakonoff) was born in Kazan, Russia, a university town on the Volga River. Gala was the second of four children born to Ivan and Antonine Diakonoff. There has been confusion about her correct birth date, with sources ranging from 1892 and 1895. Her daughter, Cécile, states that it was August 18 ...
Jul 22, 2024 · The story of Gala & Dalí Meeting and the beginning of their relationship . In 1929, Gala met Salvador Dalí in Cadaqués, Spain, on a trip with Éluard. Dalí, then a 25-year-old Spanish painter, was immediately fascinated by Gala, who was 10 years his senior. Their connection was instantaneous and intense.
