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How Artist Salvador Dali Supposedly Used A Blade Of Grass To Scam Yoko Ono Out Of $10,000
Sometimes, fame can be converted into financial gain in very unusual ways
Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali came to fame by his disturbing yet brilliant work across multiple mediums, which included but were not limited to painting, drawing, sculpting and photography. As his fame grew, collectors clambered to add something of his to their collections, which was just fine by him as he was only too happy to receive payment for his artistry. He also apparently appreciated a good joke, which is represented well by the time he supposedly conned Yoko Ono, the wife of musician John Lennon, out of $10,000.
Although Dali was born in Spain in 1904, he spent much of his adult life living in France and the United States. A leader in the surrealism art movement, his art often focused on sexuality, dreams, science, the subconscious and religion. His paintings and drawings became his best-known work, as patrons were fascinated with trying to identify the meaning behind his creations.
As he grew older, he often put his humorous side on display. He once arrived at the Sorbonne in a gleaming white Rolls Royce that was also filled to the roof with 1,000 pounds of cauliflower. There was also his interest in…
