Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces from The Argillet Collection Archive

You are invited to join West Chelsea Contemporary Saturday, January 11th from 2-4pm during the opening reception of Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces from The Argillet Collection Archive for an exclusive conversation with Christine Argillet, the curator and caretaker of the most authenticated collection of Dalí's works as well as a personal friend to Salvador Dalí.

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Venture into realms of the bizarre, the fantastical, and the uncanny—where dreamlike landscapes and ink-splattered mythological visions meet magical bullfights and figures crowned in blooming florals.

West Chelsea Contemporary is proud to present Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces from the Argillet Collection Archives, an unprecedented exhibition showcasing rare works by one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. Featuring over 100 hand-colored etchings and debuting never-before-exhibited originals, this exhibition offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Dali’s surrealist imagination and acquire pieces from the most authenticated collection of his work.

As one of the most widely recognized artists in history, has left an indelible mark on both the art world and popular culture. His legacy is firmly cemented in the canon of modern art, with works held in the most prestigious collections across the globe—from the Tate Modern and Centre Pompidou to the Museum of Modern Art—and fetching multimillions on the secondary market.

is a direct archive of the publisher who brought Dalí’s surrealist vision to life in print—Pierre Argillet. Now overseen by his daughter Christine Argillet, this critically acclaimed collection offers rare insight into Dalí’s creative process and stands as a tribute to the pair’s collaborative partnership that spanned over fifty years. For the first time, these extraordinary pieces are being presented alongside works from Christine Argillet's personal collection, providing an intimate view into one of the 20th century’s most significant artistic partnerships.

Accompanying Dalí’s masterpieces, this exhibition features works by the artist’s avant-garde contemporaries—Hans Bellmer, Giorgio de Chirico, Leonor Fini, Man Ray, and Wassily Kandinsky—drawing from the Argillet Collection archive to place Dalí’s work in the broader context of the Surrealist movement he helped define.

Following the centennial of Surrealism, this exhibition stands as a testament to the lasting influence of Salvador Dalí. West Chelsea Contemporary is honored to host this monumental collection and to offer you a rare opportunity to acquire works that belong to art history itself.

Host or Publisher West Chelsea Contemporary