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He was the first (only?) artist to get an exhibition in the Louvre while he was still alive. It didn't hurt that he lived for quite a while. Dali was also qui
by wisty 16y ago
He was the first (only?) artist to get an exhibition in the Louvre while he was still alive.
It didn't hurt that he lived for quite a while.
Dali was also quite popular in his lifetime, and possibly even less afraid of self-promotion.
- ZoFreX 16y agoHow could I forget Dali, him of the famous chequebook! Living quite a while seems to be as big a factor in gaining fame as an artist than anything else - this is also important to win a Nobel prize!