Background (1904-1989)
Born in Spain, Salvador Dalí was a surrealist icon. He showed advanced artistic skill at an early age, and his parents supported his artistic endeavors. They sent him to art schools, although he was a problematic student. His first public exhibition was at just 15 years old. His wife Elena Dmitrievna Diakonova took care of the business side of being an artist. Next: Influences