Salvador Dali

Spanish painter, sculptor, graphic artist and graphic designer, Salvador Dali was one of the most celebrated and influential figures in the twentieth century avant-garde art. Dali is best known for is surrealist art of the 1930's. 

Salvador Dali was born on May 11, 1904 in Figueras, Spain. He was born the third Salvador Dali after his father and brother, who died 9 months before Dali's own birth. Dali lived in the shadow of his brother all of his life. This had a great impact on his artwork.  

In 1928, Dali first obtained true international exposure when his oil painting, "Basket of Bread", was shown at Carnegie International Exposition in Pittsburgh, PA. This was one example of his mastery. Dali was determined to become one of the world's greatest painters. Salvador Dali died January 23, 1989 but will still remain one of the greatest artists and whose paintings will always remain.

Dali was the graphic designer behind Chupa Chups! Chupa Chups are sweet lollipops that are an eye catching rendition of a daisy. The name of the brand comes from the Spanish verb chupar, meaning "to suck".