Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his striking and bizarre paintings, as well as his flamboyant and eccentric personality. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí was the son of a notary and grew up in a family that valued education and culture. He developed an early interest in art and began drawing and painting at a young age. Dalí's artistic talent was recognized by his teachers, and he was accepted into the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. Dalí's artistic style was characterized by his use of vivid colors, intricate details, and dreamlike imagery. He was fascinated by the world of dreams and the subconscious, and his paintings often featured melting clocks, distorted objects, and other bizarre elements. Dalí was also known for his collaborations with other artists, including Luis Buñuel and Alfred Hitchcock, and his work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. Despite his artistic success, Dalí's personal life was marked by controversy and scandal, including his tumultuous marriage to Gala, a Russian immigrant who was 13 years his senior.