Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
to get creative with the word “enigma”.
Thanks, Martha! Here’s where the prompt took me.
© dalipaintings.com
As its title suggests, this work, composed of no less than six different subjects, is by far the most complex and enigmatic of the multiple-image paintings that Salvador Dali made in 1938. The artist painted The Endless Enigma while vacationing at the La Pausa estate of the couturier Coco Chanel, which was located at Roquebrune on the Cote d’Azur. This summer home provided the necessary space and quietude for Dali to continue his research into paranoiac double images on a large scale.
When The Endless Enigma was first shown in the 1939 exhibition of Dali’s multiple-image paintings at the Julien Levy Gallery on East 57th Street in New York, it attracted vast crowds which lined up around the block to marvel at its visual complexity and cryptic illusionism. As Life magazine reported at the time, “for general popularity there hasn’t been such an exhibit since Whistler’s Mother was shown in 1934”.
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This is “Enigma” by Lady Gaga
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Interesting to read about this Nance! There are so many great artists, that were amazing at art!
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Thanks, CA. I don’t know that much about Salvador Dali but there’s no denying his work is very interesting.
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Fascinating art and a great song, Nancy!
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I won’t pretend to understand Dali’s art but I know a good song when I hear one and this is it! 😂 Thanks very much, Lisa. 😊
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I’m all puzzled out my friend … I couldn’t do the Sudoku today …
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You’re way ahead of me, dear Ivor; sudoku is definitely not my thing! It gives me a headache. Very intriguing video of my friend. 🥰 🎶
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Enigma have some very intriguing music videos my friend … especially if you’re looking for something strange and unique 🎶🥰
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“What do I want for breakfast you ask?” “I’d like an egg me ma”
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Can you hear me groaning? 😅 🍳
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Sorry, that was a bad egg 🙂
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We’re gonna name this day “Trippy Tuesday!” Wow! 💜🐾💜
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You get the petition going and I’ll sign it! Thanks, Liz
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