Taschen Re-Releases Set of Surreal Tarot Cards Made by Salvador Dali

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According to the legend, back in the early 1970s, famous surreal artist Salvador Dali was commissioned by the James Bond producers to create a custom deck of tarot cards for “Live and Let Die.” Dali gladly accepted as he was interested in mysticism thanks to his wife Gala.

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Very freaking excited to add this extraordinary addition to my collection! Inspired by his wife Gala, who nurtured his interest in mysticism, Salvador Dali created this beautiful tarot deck, " resulting in a surreal kaleidoscope of European art history." It was initially published in a limited art edition in 1984 which has long sold out! However, TASCHEN recently resurrected this glorious collection of 78 cards along side a 184 page companion book with a detailed introduction and explanations of each card, all held in luxurious 7.4x 13in purple velvet box! Can't wait to dive in!!! #art #artist #tarot #salvadordali #dalitarot #taschen #tarotcollection #surrealism #obsessed #favoriteartists #artcollector #collectorsofart #dalí #occult #inspired #artlife #spanishartist #painter #photographer #sculpture #eccentric #salvadordalitarot #dali

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When the producers decided to back from the idea, Dali continued the work on the set regardless and created 78 cards. The artworks on the cards were absolutely stunning and contained Dali’s unique interpretations of the classical designs which included using his own likeness for the Magician card.

Dali’s tarot set was released in a limited edition in 1984 and was quickly sold out. 35 later, the set is now back thanks to art book publisher Taschen. The publishing company recently re-released the full set alongside a booklet that contains the history of its making alongside explanations and instructions.

Check out this amazing set and some of its cards below. 

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Legend has it that when preparing props for the James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’, producer Albert Broccoli commissioned Surrealist maestro Salvador Dalí to create a custom deck of tarot cards. Inspired by his wife Gala, who nurtured his interest in mysticism, Dalí eagerly got to work, and continued the project of his own accord when the contractual deal fell through. The work was published in a limited art edition in 1984 that has since long sold out, making Dalí the first renowned painter to create a completely new set of cards. Drawing on Western masterpieces from antiquity to modernity (including some of his own), Dalí seamlessly combined his knowledge of the arcane with his unmistakable wit. The result is a surreal kaleidoscope of European art history. TASCHEN resurrects all 78 cards in a fresh celebration of Dalí’s inimitable custom set, complete with a booklet by renowned German tarot author Johannes Fiebig offering: – an introduction to Dalí’s life and the project’s making-of – a comprehensive explanation of each card’s composition, its meaning, and practical advice – step-by-step instructions on how to perform readings – a jargon-free approach simplifying tarot for the newcomer 💜 ‘Dalí. Tarot’ is available through the link in our bio. #dalí #salvadordalí #tarot #tarotcards

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We all have a Life Path number which is calculated by adding together the numbers of our birthday, the same idea is used in Tarot ✨These numbers coincide with the Tarot’s Major Arcana and tell us what we are here on Earth to learn and share ✨Through finding your personality and soul card you can come to better understand the energy you attract into your life, the way you react and interact with others, your strengths and struggles in life and much more✨I now offer this as a written printable pdf, if you would like to purchase one for yourself or a friend leave a comment below 🔮 . . . #salvadordali #salvadordalitarot #tarot #tarotreader #tarotreading #lifepath #selflove #occult #divination

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Card of the day is XVIII The Moon from my new Salvador Dali deck @taschen Deliverance: The Moonrepresents the collective unconscious and “oceanic feelings”. The full moon will lure hidden instincts into the open with the potential to shake us up emotionally. Do not lose courage. Perhaps we are gripped by emotional tension that we can’t fathom. This card conveys the promise of integrating that which has been formerly suppressed and transmuting the spiritual distress into the uplifting artful realms of the soul. The tedium of the everyday will be transformed into real fulfilment. Practical advice: Accept your intense emotions as a reality that wants to be lived, just like any other aspect of your being. Then you may safely swim about in the deep waters of your psyche. Be at peace with yourself and the world, open up your heart and cease to be self-absorbed. Pictorial sources – Original work by Salvador Dali for his tarot; Manhattan skyline. . . . . . . . . . . #dalitarot #dali #salvadordali #salvadordalitarot @taschen #tarot #taroteveryday #taroteverydamnday #tarotreader #tarotreaders #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarottribe #themoon #themooncard #themoontarot #majorarcana #tarotcommunityofinstagram

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The Salvador Dali deck is finally getting reprinted, yay! The first time I got to use this deck was back in 2007 or 2008. My mentor had one with the gilt edges that she used only occasionally and for regular clients. I had no idea Dali had a deck at that time and as an AP Art History student and budding Tarot reader, I was enthralled by it. My mentor let me draw a few cards and I felt like Dali himself was in the back of my mind proudly announcing his presence: "I am SALVADOR DALI!!" I tried for years to find a copy of this deck, but while out of print the cost shot up to hundreds of dollars. My mentor actually got hers through a magical happy accident where her store randomly got one in a shipment by mistake. After about a decade of searching later I finally found a Dali deck of my own and thankfully for much, much less than the average cost of about $250. Mine doesn't have the fancy gilt edges, but it's still the Dali tarot. It's a helluva deck for sure and one I prefer, like my mentor, to use only mostly just for special occasions. I'm most likely going to invest in the new printing because it comes with a nifty book. I also want the fancy gilt edges because why not? Ostentatious works for this deck. 🃏 #dali #dalitarot #salvadordali #salvadordalitarot #tarot #tarotdecks #tarotreading #tarotreader #tarotreadersofinstagram

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