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

Remedios Varo (1908 - 1963)
Remedios Varo
1908 - 1963
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache (1850 - 1911)
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache
1850 - 1911
Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805 - 1873)
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
1805 - 1873
François Batet (1921 - 2015)
François Batet
1921 - 2015
Ximo Lizana (1976)
Ximo Lizana
1976
Cristina BanBan (1987)
Cristina BanBan
1987
Antonio León Ortega (1907 - 1991)
Antonio León Ortega
1907 - 1991
Gregorio Fernández (1576 - 1636)
Gregorio Fernández
1576 - 1636
Salvador Viniegra (1862 - 1915)
Salvador Viniegra
1862 - 1915
Juan Gris (1887 - 1927)
Juan Gris
1887 - 1927
Carles Santos (1940 - 2017)
Carles Santos
1940 - 2017
Lucas de Valdés (1661 - 1724)
Lucas de Valdés
1661 - 1724
Marcel Marti (1925 - 2010)
Marcel Marti
1925 - 2010
Anna Maria Mengs (1751 - 1793)
Anna Maria Mengs
1751 - 1793
Ángel Botello (1913 - 1986)
Ángel Botello
1913 - 1986
Josе de Acosta (1540 - 1600)
Josе de Acosta
1540 - 1600

Creators Cubism

Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan (1928 - 1975)
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan
1928 - 1975
Gregor Gaida (1975)
Gregor Gaida
1975
Georges Rouault (1871 - 1958)
Georges Rouault
1871 - 1958
André Evard (1876 - 1972)
André Evard
1876 - 1972
George Hoyningen-Huene (1900 - 1968)
George Hoyningen-Huene
1900 - 1968
Hugo Scheiber (1873 - 1950)
Hugo Scheiber
1873 - 1950
Philippe Dereux (1918 - 2001)
Philippe Dereux
1918 - 2001
Aleksandra Briede (1901 - 1992)
Aleksandra Briede
1901 - 1992
Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004)
Helmut Newton
1920 - 2004
Alfred Earl Hansen (1927 - 1995)
Alfred Earl Hansen
1927 - 1995
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985)
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac
1910 - 1985
Francesc Domingo i Segura (1893 - 1974)
Francesc Domingo i Segura
1893 - 1974
Dieter Krieg (1937 - 2005)
Dieter Krieg
1937 - 2005
 Cedric Hartman (1929)
Cedric Hartman
1929
Giovanni Bartolena (1886 - 1942)
Giovanni Bartolena
1886 - 1942
Cy Twombly (1928 - 2011)
Cy Twombly
1928 - 2011
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