Salvador Dali

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and writer, best known as one of the most flamboyant and imaginative artists of the 20th century. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí showed early artistic talent and studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. His early work was influenced by Impressionism and Cubism, but he became most famous as a leading figure in the Surrealist movement, blending dream imagery with precise, classical technique.

Dalí's most iconic painting, The Persistence of Memory (1931), with its melting clocks, epitomizes his fascination with time, dreams, and the unconscious. His work spans a wide range of media, including film (notably with Alfred Hitchcock and Luis Buñuel), sculpture, photography, and even fashion. Dalí’s eccentric public persona—marked by his waxed mustache and theatrical flair—often rivaled his art in fame, yet he remained a technically gifted and deeply intellectual creator.

Today, Dalí’s legacy is preserved through major institutions such as the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, which he designed himself, and the Dalí Museum in Florida, home to the largest collection of his works outside of Europe. These sites continue to attract visitors from around the world, offering insight into both his artistic genius and unique worldview.

Dalí's artworks remain highly sought after in the international art market. His paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures regularly appear in auctions and private sales, with major works commanding millions of dollars. Limited edition prints and bronze sculptures are particularly popular among collectors.