Episode #95: Cherchez La Femme, or The Woman Behind the Art-- Gala Dalí (Season 11, Episode 4)

ArtCurious Podcast

ArtCurious

Arts, History, Visual Arts

4.8 • 847 Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2022

⏱️ 34 minutes

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There’s a phrase in the French language that goes, “Cherchez la femme.” In translation, it means “find the woman,” or “look for the woman,” and typically it’s derogatory, a phrase used as an explanation for the reasons why a man may be behaving badly. Cherchez la femme, some say, meaning that “woman troubles” are assumed to be at the core of any man’s real problems. But I like the idea of appropriating the phrase “cherchez la femme” to mean that we’re going to look for the women who made things right in art history, who bolstered and brought attention to some big-name artists. Welcome to season 11 of ArtCurious, where we’re highlighting the lives and work of the women who supported some of the world’s favorite artists. Today, we’re getting to know Gala Dalí, the notorious wife, muse, and unflappable supporter of the most iconic Surrealist in history. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FOLLOW on Spotify Twitter / Instagram / Facebook SPONSORS: Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month of counseling GEM Multivitamins: Get 30% off your first order Magic Mind: Get 20% off your purchase of this “magical little elixir” with our special promo code ARTCURIOUS20. Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase Want to advertise/sponsor our show? We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected] or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/ArtCuriousPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:38.4	anchorlightrolly.com. Just a heads up that today's episode contains some information about sexuality,
0:46.8	so listeners please be aware. By now, the idea of the frenemy, I think, is pretty well established in our culture.
0:55.6	We have these images of people who are wonderfully close to us, incredible friends and lovers,
1:01.5	but then they are also our worst enemies as well.
1:05.0	When you're in a close and intimate relationship, you get the benefit of seeing the best of someone
1:09.9	and also the worst. So what happens
1:13.2	when you are in a relationship with someone who is your very best friend and supporter, but also
1:18.9	might not be the best person for you to be around all the time? Some people think that visual art is dry, boring, lifeless.
1:33.3	But the stories behind those paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs are weirder,
1:39.3	more outrageous, or more fun than you can imagine.
1:42.3	In season 11 of Art Curious, we're highlighting
1:45.9	the lives and works of the women who supported some of the world's great artists. Today,
1:51.3	we are getting to know Gala Dali, the notorious wife, views, and unflappable supporter of the
1:58.4	most iconic surrealist in history.
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