Dali
Alastair Sooke reveals the life story and pervading influence of the surrealist artist, from his origins in turn-of-the-century Spain to his high jinks in 1970s New York.
Salvador Dali was art's greatest clown, but was he also one of its great geniuses? Journalist Alastair Sooke traces the life and work of the popular surrealist artist, travelling throughout Europe and America. From his origins in turn-of-the-century Spain, to his high jinx in New York in the 1970s, Sook reveals this artist's fascinating life story and explains the thinking behind and impact of his most famous works.
Talking to Dali fans from Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding to contemporary artist Jeff Koons, Sooke reveals the pervading influence of Dali and his brand of surrealism. Featuring testimonies from film giant Alfred Hitchcock and excerpts from the film Dali made with Walt Disney, Destino, as well as looking at contemporary advertising, this programme shows how the hand of Dali has touched almost every aspect of popular culture.
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David Schweitzer
Modern Masters
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Kid Koala
Skanky Panky
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Blue States
Elios Therepia
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Bonobo
Ketto
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Diesler
El Coco
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Groundhog Day
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OK Go
Do What You Want
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Leftfield
Rino's Prayer
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The Cinematic Orchestra
Work It!
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Susumu Yokota
Wani Natte
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The Malando Tango Orchestra
Oleguapa
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Faithless
The Garden
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Ralfe Band
March of the Pams
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Bonobo
Flutter
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Amon Tobin
Bridge
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Nostalgia 77
The Hope Suite (Part 1)
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Coldcut & Hexstatic - Timber
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A Small Good Thing
El Mariaci Loco (The Siesta)
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Radiohead
Dollars and Cents
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Madonna
Hollywood
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The Symphony Orchestra of Rome
The Dream
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Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Main Theme from 'Spellbound' Soundtrack
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The Cinematic Orchestra
Melody
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Bent
Doo Doo
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Phil Collins
Coming in the Air Tonight
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Keith Mansfield
Morning Broadway
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Amon Tobin
Nightlife
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Basement Jaxx
Broken Dreams
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Portico Quartet
Pompidou
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
| Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
| Producer | Lucy Van Beek |
| Producer | Louise Hooper |
| Producer | Louise Hooper |
| Director | Louise Hooper |
| Director | Louise Hooper |
