The Upcoming Exhibitions Highlight Modern Street Art and Surrealist Dialogues, Uniting Contemporary Creativity and Historic Influence
The Dalí Museum presents two dynamic exhibitions demonstrating Salvador Dalí’s legacy in unexpected ways. Premiering this May, Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí displays the dynamic energy of contemporary artists’ murals within the contemplative environment of the Museum gallery.
In the fall, Alberto Giacometti & Salvador Dalí tells the story of the profound connection between two giants of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí and Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti. From their early work together, the two artists forged diverging paths to explore what is at the heart of human experience. Both exhibitions showcase The Museum’s tribute to Dalí’s lasting impact in both fine art and contemporary culture.
Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí: May 24 – Oct. 26, 2025
In celebration of SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival’ ten-year anniversary, Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí invites current and former SHINE artists to create murals within the Museum’s gallery, drawing inspiration from Salvador Dalí and The Dalí’s collection and iconic architecture. SHINE, produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, has created 180 murals throughout downtown St. Petersburg and the surrounding arts districts since 2015.
This exhibition transforms the Museum’s special exhibition gallery space into a conceptual dialogue between Dalí’s surrealist visions and the creativity of the street art movement. Bringing murals into the gallery setting allows visitors to experience the artwork up close, highlighting details and techniques often overlooked outdoors, blurring the lines between the conventional and the unconventional.
Twelve mural artists from around the globe chosen by the Museum’s Associate Curator Allison McCarthy, including SHINE founding members Tes One, Chad Mize, Palehorse and BASK, will display works created exclusively for The Dalí. Additionally, visitors may observe the artists at work during the opening week.
“The Surrealists wanted to erase the walls between life and art, just as mural artists bring the work of art outdoors into the world,” said Dr. Hank Hine, Executive Director of The Dalí Museum. “This exhibit derives inspiration from Dalí’s imaginative spirit. It’s a testament to the vibrant creativity that thrives in both our local and global communities, and furthers our mission to serve as a cultural resource and inspire connection through art.”
Alberto Giacometti & Salvador Dalí: Nov. 15, 2025 – Apr. 19, 2026
A co-production between The Dalí Museum and the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti in Paris, Alberto Giacometti & Salvador Dalí marks the first comparative exhibition of these two iconic artists in the United States. The exhibit features works by Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) from the Fondation Giacometti, alongside works by Dalí from The Dalí Museum, including paintings, sculptures, archival materials and more. Curated by Dr. Emilie Bouvard, Scientific Director of the Fondation Giacometti, and Dr. William Jeffett, Senior Curator of The Dalí Museum, the exhibition showcases the lifelong visual dialogue between these groundbreaking artists throughout their careers.
“It’s a great pleasure for the Fondation Giacometti to collaborate with The Dalí Museum in the context of this new exhibition to highlight two major figures of 20th century art,” said Bouvard. “This exhibit puts into view new aspects about the relationship and collaboration between the two artists.”
Alberto Giacometti was born in Switzerland in 1901 to a family of artists who greatly influenced his early interest in art. He moved to Paris in the 1920s, where he met Dalí and became involved with the Surrealist movement, experimenting with abstraction and form to explore the unconscious. In the 1940s, his work shifted toward sculpting the elongated, fragile human figures for which he is most known. Giacometti’s career spanned several decades, becoming one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.
“Dalí and Giacometti’s respective bodies of work take on a fascinating parallel path,” said Jeffett. “While distinct in their styles, this exhibition shares similarities, such as the exploration of Surrealism, the subconscious and the human figure, central to understanding their artistic legacies.”
Currently on view, The Subversive Eye: now through May 4, 2025
The Subversive Eye: Surrealist and Experimental Photography from the David Raymond Collection offers an extraordinary window into the evolution of photographic experimentation in the 1930s and 40s. The exhibition traces the global reach of surrealist experimentation and how photographers employed innovative techniques such as multiple exposure, solarization and unconventional framing to challenge perception, through the works of 50 artists. Visitors can also capture surrealist-inspired photographs on their own smartphones in the exhibit’s ‘Photo Studio.’
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About The Dalí Museum
The Dalí Museum, located in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., is home to a preeminent collection of the artist’s works, with over 2,400 works representing every period and medium of Salvador Dalí’s creative life. The Dalí is recognized internationally by the Michelin Guide with its highest three-star rating; has been named one of seven museums globally that showcase the future by CNN Travel; named one of the 10 most interesting museums in the world by Architectural Digest; and celebrated in 2025 by readers of USAToday as one of the top ten art museums in America. The Dalí Museum’s acclaimed digital experiences have received numerous national and international awards for creative innovation. The Museum is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve Dalí’s legacy for generations to come and serve as an active resource in the cultural life of the community and the world at large. Open daily at One Dalí Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33701, The Dalí welcomes all as unique individuals and is committed to making its collection, exhibitions, building and programs accessible. For more information, visit TheDali.org or explore Bloomberg Connects for The Dalí Museum’s free mobile guide.
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