Surrealism Meets History in 'Dalí's Aliyah' at The Florida Holocaust Museum

Two of St. Petersburg’s premier cultural institutions are coming together for a major museum crossover. The Florida Holocaust Museum (The FHM) is presenting Dalí’s Aliyah, a rare exhibition on loan from The Dalí Museum.

Commissioned in 1968 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, Salvador Dalí produced a series of 25 original paintings. These works were subsequently reproduced in a limited run of 250 lithograph sets, of which only a handful remain complete today. Through his signature surrealist lens, Dalí captures the historical, emotional and spiritual dimensions of the Jewish experience, from the diaspora to the renewal of the homeland.

To deepen the community’s engagement with this landmark series, The FHM will host an exclusive curator talk on Oct. 20, 2026. The presentation will feature Peter Tush, curator and senior interpreter at The Dalí Museum.

With more than two decades of experience interpreting Dalí’s extensive catalog and curating major exhibitions, Tush brings deep insight into the master surrealist’s process, symbolism and historical motivations. During this evening conversation, he will explore the specific themes, historical context and artistic significance behind Dalí’s Aliyah.