A Cosmopolitan Life: The Journey of Laurent Marcel Salinas Laurent Marcel Salinas, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than some of his Surrealist contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a fascinating and significant place in 20th-century art history. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1913 to a French mother and Italian father, Salinas’s life was defined by a unique blend of cultural influences and an unwavering dedication to the pur…