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

Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez (1779 - 1860)
Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez
1779 - 1860
Juan Sánchez Cotán (1560 - 1627)
Juan Sánchez Cotán
1560 - 1627
Juan de Surbaran (1620 - 1649)
Juan de Surbaran
1620 - 1649
Orazio Borgianni (1574 - 1616)
Orazio Borgianni
1574 - 1616
José Camarón Bonanat (1731 - 1803)
José Camarón Bonanat
1731 - 1803
Cesar Alvarez Dumont (1866 - 1945)
Cesar Alvarez Dumont
1866 - 1945
Juan Antonio de Frias y Escalante (1633 - 1669)
Juan Antonio de Frias y Escalante
1633 - 1669
Vicente Juan Masip (1507 - 1579)
Vicente Juan Masip
1507 - 1579
Óscar Domínguez (1906 - 1957)
Óscar Domínguez
1906 - 1957
Jose Denis Belgrano (1844 - 1917)
Jose Denis Belgrano
1844 - 1917
José Miralles Darmanin (1851 - 1900)
José Miralles Darmanin
1851 - 1900
Gustavo Peñalver Vico (1939)
Gustavo Peñalver Vico
1939
Joaquín Espalter y Rull (1809 - 1880)
Joaquín Espalter y Rull
1809 - 1880
Baltasar Lobo (1910 - 1993)
Baltasar Lobo
1910 - 1993
Louise Vidal (1876 - 1918)
Louise Vidal
1876 - 1918
Deva Sand (1968)
Deva Sand
1968

Creators Cubism

Fritz Schwegler (1935 - 2014)
Fritz Schwegler
1935 - 2014
Seydou Keïta (1921 - 2001)
Seydou Keïta
1921 - 2001
Leonid Osipovich Pasternak (1862 - 1945)
Leonid Osipovich Pasternak
1862 - 1945
Rudolf Kanka (1899 - 1988)
Rudolf Kanka
1899 - 1988
Georges Alexandre Malkine (1898 - 1970)
Georges Alexandre Malkine
1898 - 1970
René Beeh (1886 - 1922)
René Beeh
1886 - 1922
Konstantin Medunetsky (1899 - 1935)
Konstantin Medunetsky
1899 - 1935
Henri Rivière (1864 - 1951)
Henri Rivière
1864 - 1951
Thomas Burt Allen (1928 - 2004)
Thomas Burt Allen
1928 - 2004
Germaine Richier (1902 - 1959)
Germaine Richier
1902 - 1959
Angelo Pinto (1908 - 1994)
Angelo Pinto
1908 - 1994
Fred Deux (1924 - 2015)
Fred Deux
1924 - 2015
Alexei Vasilyevich Grishenko (1883 - 1977)
Alexei Vasilyevich Grishenko
1883 - 1977
Zhu Jinshi (1954)
Zhu Jinshi
1954
Derek Boshier (1937)
Derek Boshier
1937
Young-Il Ahn (1934 - 2020)
Young-Il Ahn
1934 - 2020