Dali photography

Dali 1948 by Philippe Halsman

For anyone who has ever been to the beach, collecting seashells is a staple of summertime. A right of passage for children and a calming activity for adults, there is something about finding the perfectly whole, unique specimen washed ashore amongst a vast spread of beach that feels like uncovering buried treasure. Artists, designers, and architects must feel this intriguing sense of mystery and adventure encapsulated in seashells too, as many of them have allowed their inspiration to be…

The 20th century has given us an impressive amount of superstars. Think of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Muhammad Ali, Salvador Dali, John F. Kennedy and all the great people who left their mark in the history of humanity.

Dali ... baguettes.

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Even today, in this era of "nothing shocks us anymore", Dalì still manages to get an eyebrow raise out of me. The man is endlessly fascinating and just when I think I've seen all his work, up pops another thing I never knew he did. Just this morning, I found a clip of a dream sequence he created for

Watch this artist recreate one of the most famous photos in history.

Salvador Dalí wax figure with a rooster on his shoulder in wax museum