Salvador Dali’s Obsession with Nazism and Fascism
From ‘masturbating Hitler’ to ‘cannibalistic couple’
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Salvador Dali is inarguably one of the most renowned surrealist painters of the 20th century. Famous for his precise draftsmanship and bizarre images, his artistic repertoire included painting, sculpture, photography, and collaboration with other artists.
While we cannot dismiss the value of Dali’s art, it’s equally important to embrace Dali’s complex mindset.
Dali was allegedly an admirer of Hitler. Later, when the Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco, ruled Spain, despite his ruthlessness towards the common man, Dali maintained affable relations with him. Dali constantly affirmed his apolitical stance but his paintings and actions did not match with his statements.
George Orwell wrote an essay on him and ruminated on a question and called Dali “a disgusting human being” and an artist of “undeniably exceptional gifts.”
This article would cover Dali’s obsession with Hitler, his paintings that support Hitlerian fascism, and his camaraderie with the fascist ruler, Francisco Franco.
Dali’s fascination with Hitler
In 1934, Dali was expelled by a group of surrealist painters for his pro-Hitler views that…
