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Salvador DalĂ: The Persistence of Memory
The Persistence of Memory was painted by Salvador DalĂ in 1931.
Salvador DalĂ Turns 111
Celebrating more than a century of Salvador DalĂ.
Spanish Surrealist painter and printmaker Salvador DalĂ was born on May 11, 1904. DalĂâs art took inspiration from exploring the unconscious, creating suggestive and disturbing images. Heâs best known for The Persistence of Memory (1931), a painting of melting watches set against an eerie deserted landscape. DalĂ is often cited as a heavy influence in the works of modern artists and is commonly referenced in pop culture.