Listeners will learn how Elena Diakonova became the great Gala, the role she played in the life of the famous surrealist, and how she was perceived by the artist himself. Gala (born Elena Diakonova) is the wife of the renowned genius Salvador Dali. It was alongside her that the surrealist journeyed from being an oddball to a world-famous artist. Her personality is full of secrets and mysteries, which, in turn, has given rise to many rumors. The lecturer will introduce the audience to the life of Dali's beloved, reveal the mystery of her origins, tell how she dealt with the hatred from the Parisian bohemia, and why she spent her last years in seclusion. Guests of the exhibition will appreciate Gala's role in the career of the Spanish artist, analyze whether the master could have reached such heights without the patronage of his beloved, and learn what Dali himself thought about this. For details and to purchase tickets, please visit the website. The ticket grants access to the exhibition "Dali and Picasso" on the day of the event.