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Salvador Dali was born on May 11,1904 in Figuera, a small agricultural town of Spain. Born the son of a prestigious notary enabled him to nurture his talent as an artist at a very early age. At ten years old he received art lessons from Ramon Pichot, a well known Spanish impressionist painter and then he later attended a Municipal Drawing School. His first studio was built in Cadaques by his parents and in 1923 his father bought him his first printing press.

In 1928 Dali met Spanish painters Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro in Paris where he establish himself as a surrealist artist. During this time Salvador Dali received international fame when three of his paintings were shown in the third annual Carnegie International Exhibition in Pittsburgh. It was during this prime time that Dali found his personal style that made him famous.

Another undeniable source of inspiration for Dali’s greatest works was Gala Eluard who at the time of their meeting was married to French poet Paul Eluard. Meeting Gala was the most important event in the artist’s life and career. She decided to leave her husband and stay with Dali. They later married in 1934 in a civil ceremony in Paris and in 1958 in a church after Gala’s former husband’s death. Gala became his companion, his model in numerous art works and his business manager. She is believed to be the stabilizing factor in his life and the prime contributor to his success.

In 1931 Dali emerged as a leader of the Surrealist movement with his painting, Persistence of Memory, and it is still known as one of the best surrealist works.

During World War II Dali and his wife Gala took refuge in the United States and there he pursued other creative avenues such as graphic works, book illustrations, jewelry designs, clothing, costumes and stage set.

Salvador Dali returned to Europe in 1948 and continued to broaden his creative interest integrating science, religion and history in his artworks. He produced two films during his career and opened the Teatro Museo in 1974

Because of failing health in 1980 Dali was forced to retire and on January 23, 1998, Salvador Dali died from heart failure and respiratory complications.

By: Gina Toro