Soft Construction with Boiled Beans: A Double Take

A Double take What can a second look reveal? Join us for a pop-up experience exploring Salvador Dalí’s Soft Construction with Boiled Beans (Premonition of Civil War) (1936) through shared conversation and quiet observation. Using Visual Thinking Strategies, a discussion method that encourages close looking, a facilitator will invite you to share what you notice, point to details that support your observations and consider others’ perspectives. Then spend time looking independently to discover what a second look reveals. No art history knowledge required, just curiosity. On loan from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this powerful work depicts a contorted body tearing itself apart, reflecting the tensions of a country on the brink of the Spanish Civil War. Learn more here. Location: The Dalí Museum’s James Family Wing A Gallery Admission ticket is required to access the galleries. To reserve tickets, go to our ticket page. To reserve a free member ticket, register here. Not yet a member? Join today.