The first book-object conceived by Dalí, featured in an exhibition at the Marbella Engraving Museum

José Carlos García

Marbella

Starting tomorrow, May 28 until November 15, the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving will host the exhibition 'Ten Recipes for Immortality', the first book-object entirely conceived by Salvador Dalí and one of the most significant acquisitions of the venue since its founding 34 years ago. The Mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, presented the proposal today alongside the general director of the Marbella area, Carmen Díaz, and the museum director, Germán Borrachero, stating that "it is a true privilege for the city to host an exhibition of one of the most universal Spanish artists of the 20th century and a key figure in surrealism," while highlighting that "it is an extraordinary piece of which there are very few complete copies in the world, including the suitcase designed by Dalí himself, which will now become part of the cultural and historical heritage of the locality."

The mayor emphasized "the municipal commitment to the updating and growth of the museum's collections" and specified that an investment of 40,000 euros has been allocated to incorporate this creation. She also recalled that last year, works by authors such as Julio González and Antonio López were added and appreciated that the exhibition coincides with the months of highest visitor presence, which will allow "both residents and tourists to enjoy a high-quality artistic proposal within the extensive offerings of Marbella."

The installation incorporates three-dimensional elements designed by Dalí as part of the book-object.

The mayor highlighted that the Museum of Engraving "is one of the great jewels of the city and represents the union between historical heritage and contemporary culture." Moreover, she noted that the space is located in the Bazán Hospital, a 16th-century building situated in the Old Town, and houses "one of the most important collections of contemporary serial art in Spain."

For his part, Borrachero stated that "the exhibition constitutes a unique occasion, as few collections preserve the complete folder because usually the works are sold separately over time." The museum director also highlighted the exceptional nature of the setup in Marbella, which incorporates three-dimensional elements designed by Dalí as part of this book-object. He detailed that the artist "used various printing techniques, including drypoint, gold leaf typography, and reliefs, all with exquisite taste," and underscored the significant production work developed until completing the work in 1973. "It is a real luxury to have it in Marbella and thanks to the City Council it will be forever," he added.

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