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The Persistence of Memory
The Persistence of Memory is a 1931 painting by artist Salvador Dalí and one of the most recognizable works of Surrealism. First exhibited at the Julien Levy Gallery in 1932 and sold for $250, The Persistence of Memory was donated to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City two years later in 1934 by an anonymous donor, where it has remained ever since. It is widely recognized and frequently referred to in popular culture, and sometimes referred to by more descriptive titles, such as…
Peak Community Rank
#3
Top 3 in 2
Avg Position
#5.3
4 Lists
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Rankings Featuring The Persistence of Memory
#3
Contender: The Persistence of Memory — Salvador Dalí
#6
Contender: The Persistence of Memory (Dali, 1931)
#9
Contender: The Persistence of Memory — Salvador Dali (1931)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Most Iconic Paintings of All Time
Most divisive on “Top 10 Most Iconic Paintings in History” — ranked #9 thereStrongest in Education — avg #5 across 3 lists
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Should The Persistence of Memory rank Top 3 in Most Iconic Paintings of All Time?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Most Iconic Paintings of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Persistence of Memory's highest community ranking?⌄
The Persistence of Memory is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Most Iconic Paintings of All Time" — its best placement across 4 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The Persistence of Memory?⌄
The Persistence of Memory appears in 4 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT.
Is The Persistence of Memory a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on The Persistence of Memory varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 6 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is The Persistence of Memory most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
The Persistence of Memory appears most frequently in the EDUCATION category, most notably in "Top 10 Most Iconic Paintings of All Time".
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