Salvador Dalí (1904 - 1989) - photo 1

Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí, a Spanish Surrealist painter and printmaker, is celebrated for his vivid and imaginative works that delve into subconscious imagery. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, Dalí's early exposure to Impressionism and Renaissance masters significantly influenced his artistic development. His education in fine arts in Madrid further shaped his style, leading him to experiment with Cubism and avant-garde movements. In the late 1920s, Dalí embraced Surrealism, joining the Surrealist group in 1929 and rapidly becoming one of its most prominent figures.

Dalí's most famous work, "The Persistence of Memory," completed in 1931, epitomizes the Surrealist movement with its iconic melting clocks symbolizing the fluidity of time. His artistic repertoire was diverse, including painting, graphic arts, film, sculpture, design, and photography, often incorporating themes of dreams, the subconscious, sexuality, religion, and science. Despite his remarkable artistic contributions, Dalí's eccentric and flamboyant public persona often overshadowed his work. He faced criticism for his public support of the Francoist regime and the authenticity of some of his late works.

Dalí's legacy is preserved in major museums, notably the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres and the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. These institutions showcase his extensive and varied body of work, illustrating his profound impact on Surrealism, pop art, and contemporary artists​.

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Date and place of birt:11 may 1904, Figueres, Spain
Date and place of death:23 january 1989, Figueres, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Filmmaker, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor, Writer
Art school / group:Catalan and Balearic School
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, Post War Art, Surrealism, Dadaism

Creators Spain

Francisco Jimeno (1858 - 1927)
Francisco Jimeno
1858 - 1927
Miquel Barcelo (1957)
Miquel Barcelo
1957
Federico Madraso y Ochoa (1875 - 1935)
Federico Madraso y Ochoa
1875 - 1935
Luis Melendez (1716 - 1780)
Luis Melendez
1716 - 1780
Ramon Surinyac (1974)
Ramon Surinyac
1974
Giuseppe Recco (1634 - 1695)
Giuseppe Recco
1634 - 1695
María Gutiérrez Blanchard (1881 - 1932)
María Gutiérrez Blanchard
1881 - 1932
Carlos de Aes (1829 - 1898)
Carlos de Aes
1829 - 1898
César Manrique (1919 - 1992)
César Manrique
1919 - 1992
Joaquín Sorolla (1863 - 1923)
Joaquín Sorolla
1863 - 1923
Gaspar Kams (1874 - 1942)
Gaspar Kams
1874 - 1942
Juan Garcia Ripolles (1932)
Juan Garcia Ripolles
1932
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache (1850 - 1911)
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache
1850 - 1911
Jose De Creeft (1884 - 1982)
Jose De Creeft
1884 - 1982
Lucio Marineo Siculo (1444 - 1533)
Lucio Marineo Siculo
1444 - 1533
Manuel Muñoz y Otero (1850)
Manuel Muñoz y Otero
1850

Creators Cubism

Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev
1910 - 1982
Lotte Laska (1924 - 2009)
Lotte Laska
1924 - 2009
Dietmar Lemcke (1930 - 2020)
Dietmar Lemcke
1930 - 2020
 Lalan (Xie Jing-lan) (1921 - 1995)
Lalan (Xie Jing-lan)
1921 - 1995
Xavier Bueno (1915 - 1979)
Xavier Bueno
1915 - 1979
Ferdinand Gehr (1896 - 1996)
Ferdinand Gehr
1896 - 1996
Sarah Supplee (1941 - 1997)
Sarah Supplee
1941 - 1997
Duane Albert Armstrong (1938)
Duane Albert Armstrong
1938
Sean Landers (1962)
Sean Landers
1962
Margarita Ivanovna Selskaya-Reich (1903 - 1980)
Margarita Ivanovna Selskaya-Reich
1903 - 1980
Georges William Thornley (1857 - 1935)
Georges William Thornley
1857 - 1935
Adolph Gottlieb (1903 - 1974)
Adolph Gottlieb
1903 - 1974
Otto Muller (1905 - 1993)
Otto Muller
1905 - 1993
Volney Allan Richardson (1880 - 1955)
Volney Allan Richardson
1880 - 1955
Robert Haussmann (1931 - 2021)
Robert Haussmann
1931 - 2021
Frits Van den Berghe (1883 - 1939)
Frits Van den Berghe
1883 - 1939