Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A major Salvador Dalí exhibition opens at Bruges’ Oud Sint-Jan hospital, showcasing the surrealist master’s iconic works in a historic Belgian venue.
Although there aren’t any original pieces on exhibit, his body of work is brought to life using virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and other contemporary technology.
In Bruges, “Dalí Cybernetics” has opened. Salvador Dalí’s paintings are given new life in this show through the application of contemporary technologies.
The exhibition’s centerpiece is a room with enormous projections on the walls and floor that provide additional information about the artist. The pictures depict the different places that appear in his previous pieces.
They also look at his later paintings’ surrealist elements, such as the well-known dreamy depictions of elephants on insect legs or melting watches. Even a brand-new piece that was produced by artificial intelligence using about 1,000 pictures of original paintings is on display.
VR glasses are distributed to guests in a separate room. These transport them to a virtual ship’s deck while it navigates Dalí’s artwork.
For a minimum of six more months, Dalí Cybernetics will remain operational in Bruges, Belgium. That time frame could be prolonged, though.
What are the key highlights of such tech-driven exhibitions?
AI-generated interpretations of Dalí’s iconic imagery and motifs, offering new, dynamic perspectives inspired by his surrealist style.
Virtual reality experiences that allow visitors to “step inside” Dalí-inspired dreamscapes, exploring 3D environments that evoke his distinctive blend of fantasy and reality.
Augmented reality features that overlay digital content onto the hospital’s historic architecture, blending past and present in a harmonious way.
Multimedia installations that incorporate soundscapes, video projections, and interactive displays to deepen engagement with Dalí’s themes such as time, dreams, and subconscious expression.
Though lacking original artworks, this innovative exhibition provides a fresh, modern means of exploring Dalí’s artistic legacy, making his surreal visions accessible to new audiences through immersive technology.
