The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali, 1931.
Channel the creative power of Dali’s infamous mustache with this fun t-shirt from Etsy seller WrenWillow, $24 at etsy.com.
Let little imaginations run wild with Blanko Art Toys. This ultra-hip version of Mr. Potato Head allows kids to construct and decorate an unlimited number of whimsical figures and forms, $24 on uncommongoods.com.
Flik Flak has bright, colorful watches that help teach time with the added perk of being melt-free, $55 on store.swatch.com.
It’s never too early to tap into the subconscious. Pave the way with a fun journal like this Scribbling Monster Diary from Mudpuppy, $10 on galison.com.
Claude Monet Painting in His Garden at Argenteuil by Auguste Renoir, 1873.
Got a budding Art historian on your hands? Let Linnea teach her about Paris and Impressionism, $19.95 at barnesandnoble.com.
I love that this portable tabletop easel comes packed with art supplies, $49.98 at hearthsong.com.
Create your own Giverny with this adorable gardening set, $14.99 at backtobasicstoys.com.
Accessories make the artist. Kids wool beret, $24 at kangolstore.com.
Kaleidoscope VII by Damien Hirst, 2004.
The Optical Illusions Squzzle Puzzle is a kaleidoscopic brain teaser, $7.99 on amazon.com
Unfortunately, they won’t all grow up to be Francophiles. Union Jack shirt by etsy seller charlieandsarah, $22 on etsy.com.
Hirst’s diamond encrusted skull may be worth $100 million, but this blinged-out iphone case by etsy seller crazyberry will earn you a million cool points on the playground, $12.50 on etsy.com.
Great white shark replica toy (tank and formaldehyde not included), $11.99 on anwo.com.
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sweet – i love this!! thanks so much. I couldn’t be more pleased to see my mustache shirt referenced with Dali!! rock on!!