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TOI Lifestyle Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

If you find the hidden message in this Dali image, you might be an intelligent person

The image below is a 2012 painting of Salvador Dali by Ukrainian artist Oleg Shupliak. Even if it is a portrait of a well-known painter, your initial impression might not be that. The composite of the painting is made up of several parts.

While some people might only perceive Dali's face at first glance, others would pick up on other details like a lyre-like musical instrument and a ram's skull. But the picture also has a textual message printed on it.

Have you found it already?

Discover how to solve this perplexing optical illusion by applying your creative thinking abilities.

We will provide a tip if you are experiencing difficulty identifying the message.

It's not as difficult as you might think, so keep an eye out for the upper half.

The solution for this optical illusion

Across the figure's forehead is a placard that says, "Foolishness & Genius."

According to his website, Shupliak is renowned for his artistic creations that feature optical illusions and images hidden within faces. Salvador Dali's dual images, hidden self-portraits, and surrealistic artwork are his most well-known works.

Dali was renowned for his "craziness" in his startling artwork and demeanor, according to Science Direct. Scientific testing revealed that Dali fit the diagnostic criteria for mental illness and personality disorder. Try some of our other brainteasers if you found this puzzle to be too simple for you.

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