Master of Surrealism | 1904–1989

Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist whose name became synonymous with imagination, eccentricity, and artistic genius. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí developed an early fascination with art and the subconscious. 

Salvador Dali

His most iconic works, such as The Persistence of Memory, feature melting clocks and dreamlike landscapes that explore the distortion of time and perception. 

Dalí’s art was influenced by Freud, dreams, religion, and science—often blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. His technical mastery, combined with his wildly inventive mind, allowed him to create visuals that were both unsettling and magnetic. 

Beyond the canvas, Dalí became a cultural icon through his theatrical persona, trademark curled moustache, and collaborations in film, fashion, and design. He worked with figures like Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney, always pushing the boundaries of art’s role in popular culture. 

Dalí's lasting legacy lies not only in his groundbreaking art but also in his fearless embrace of the absurd and the unknown. The Dalí Theatre-Museum in his hometown remains one of the most visited cultural sites in Spain, a tribute to the imagination of one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary minds.