coffee with a curator
June 3 @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Join us for this month’s installment of our Coffee with a Curator series, where Museum staff or invited guests speak on a range of Salvador Dalí-inspired topics. This month, Curator and Senior Interpreter Peter Tush will explore our special exhibition Dalí in America, tracing Dalí’s dynamic relationship with the United States and his lasting impact on its art and culture.
From his first visit in 1934 as an ambassador of Surrealism, America became a place of reinvention. During World War II, it offered refuge—launching him to international fame and shaping his artistic identity for decades. This talk will examine how Dalí expanded his creative reach into writing, fashion, film and advertising, while forging influential collaborations. A constant presence in American media, Dalí captivated audiences with his wit, spectacle and singular vision.
Location: The Dalí Museum’s Will Raymund Theater (registration required) or live on YouTube (link below).
This event is free with limited capacity. An event ticket is required for entry.
Gallery access is not included.
To watch the live stream from home, click below at the time of the program:
Peter Tush, Curator and Senior Interpreter
For more than two decades, Tush has been a leading interpreter of The Dalí collection and special exhibitions. He develops exhibitions, trains docents and writes audio tours and gallery texts. He has taught courses on Dalí, Surrealism and film, and has presented on topics including Dalí and Hollywood, Surrealism and Women and Dalí’s Ghosts.
