In 1972, the Rothschild family, organized a “Surrealist Ball”, at their opulent chateau in France. Invitations were uniquely presented with
the dress code, typed backward: “black tie, long dresses & surrealist
heads.” As guests arrived, servants and footmen, meowing and pawing at
each other, lined the staircase at the entrance.
Among the attendees, the iconic Audrey Hepburn, seen in a birdcage,
participated in the event designed with the assistance, of surrealist painter
Salvador Dalí. A vivid account of the ball includes descriptions of fur-covered
plates, tables adorned with taxidermied tortoises, and food served, on a
mannequin corpse resting on a bed of roses.
It’s noteworthy that during the 19th century, the Rothschild family
possessed the world’s largest private fortune. In contemporary times, they
remain subjects of various conspiracy theories, and are known for maintaining a
private lifestyle.
SOURCE: Historic Vids, ΑΡΧΕΙΟΝ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ, 9.11.2023.
