Dali and Picasso'

For the first time in Ulaanbaatar, a collection of works by Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso is on public display. Amassed by Russian businessman and philanthropist Alexander Shadrin, roughly 200 paintings, sculptures, and ceramics form the Dali and Picasso exhibition at the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum. Open until May 29, admission is 10,000 MNT for adults, 7000 MNT for students, and 3,000 MNT for children.

This is the 4th largest Dali collection in the world, showcasing a wide range of his output from sculptures to etchings, and even videos, which allows the viewer to consider different aspects of Dali's works. Pieces on display include the limited edition bronze sculpture Space Venus, and Moon and Sun from Flora Dalinae, a collection of etchings released in 1968.

The vibrant and luxurious colors in Space Venus really draw the eye, while its details explore the favored Dali theme of duality; Dali presents a classical goddess merged with the sci-fi idea of outer space, featuring a melting watch symbolizing the transience of mortal beauty and the timelessness of art.

Similarly, Moon makes use of vivid colors set against an incredibly intricate background...

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