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Gala Dalí

Gala Dalí was a Spanish artist’s wife and muse, best known as the longtime partner of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. Born Olga Diakonova in 1894, she played a significant role in his life and artwork, inspiring many of his most famous pieces. Gala was also a talented artist herself, and her presence helped shape Dalí’s creative vision. Their relationship was complex, spanning decades of collaboration and influence. She remains an iconic figure in art history, symbolizing devotion, artistic inspiration, and the blurred boundaries between love and creativity.