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

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Vicente Palmaroli
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Wilhelm Auberlen (1860 - 1948)
Wilhelm Auberlen
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Manuel Barron and Carrillo (1814 - 1884)
Manuel Barron and Carrillo
1814 - 1884
Emilio Sánchez Perrier (1855 - 1907)
Emilio Sánchez Perrier
1855 - 1907
Fernando Tirado (1862 - 1907)
Fernando Tirado
1862 - 1907
Manuel Muñoz y Otero (1850)
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Francesc Ribalta (1565 - 1628)
Francesc Ribalta
1565 - 1628
Bernardo German de Llorente (1685 - 1757)
Bernardo German de Llorente
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Francisco Leonardoni (1654 - 1711)
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Alberto Corazón (1942 - 2021)
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Ángel Botello (1913 - 1986)
Ángel Botello
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Anthonis Mor (1519 - 1576)
Anthonis Mor
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Pablo Palazuelo (1916 - 2007)
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Maruja Mallo (1902 - 1995)
Maruja Mallo
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Vicente Juan Masip (1507 - 1579)
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Fran Bull (1938)
Fran Bull
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Paul Gangolf
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Marwan Kassab-Bachi (1934 - 2016)
Marwan Kassab-Bachi
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Felix Samoilovich Lembersky (1913 - 1970)
Felix Samoilovich Lembersky
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Friedrich Eduard Traffelet (1897 - 1954)
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet
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Heinz Sprenger (1914 - 1984)
Heinz Sprenger
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Ödön Márffy (1878 - 1959)
Ödön Márffy
1878 - 1959
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985)
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac
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Walter Depas (? - ?)
Walter Depas
? - ?
José Zanine Caldas (1919 - 2001)
José Zanine Caldas
1919 - 2001
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909 - 1957)
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen
1909 - 1957
Clyfford Still (1904 - 1980)
Clyfford Still
1904 - 1980
Ferdinand Herwig (1884 - 1959)
Ferdinand Herwig
1884 - 1959
Armando Marino (1968)
Armando Marino
1968
Constantin Polastri (1933 - 2009)
Constantin Polastri
1933 - 2009
Felipe Orlando (1911 - 2001)
Felipe Orlando
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Olivier Debré (1920 - 1999)
Olivier Debré
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