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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. |