David Bowie and Iman. Photo by David LeFranc via Getty Images.
David Bowie and Iman
David Bowie and Iman’s love story was at the intersection of art, music, and timeless elegance. Bowie once described meeting Iman as love at first sight, declaring he was “naming the children on the first date.” Despite their global fame, their relationship was marked by quiet devotion and mutual admiration. Iman, a supermodel and humanitarian, described Bowie as “her soulmate,” and together they balanced glamor with grounded intimacy, becoming icons of enduring love.
Salvador Dalí and Gala
Salvador Dalí and Gala’s relationship was as eccentric as his surrealist art. Gala, ten years his senior, was his muse, manager, and obsession. Together, they created a mythos around their love, with Dalí crediting Gala as the source of his genius, once declaring, “It is mostly with your blood, Gala, that I paint my pictures.” Their unconventional marriage, open yet deeply interdependent, remains a fascinating portrait of love’s many forms.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
Their love was as vibrant and tumultuous as their art. Frida and Diego’s marriage blended passion, infidelity, and artistic collaboration, creating a bond that defied convention. “I love you more than my own skin,” Frida once wrote to Diego. Their work, like their relationship, was unapologetically raw and deeply personal, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.