The Smoke Detector
  • About
    • About TSD
    • Contact us
  • Art / Design
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Interviews
  • Columns
  • Coding
The Smoke Detector
  • About
    • About TSD
    • Contact us
  • Art / Design
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Interviews
  • Columns
  • Coding
  • Art / Design

5 interesting facts about Salvador Dali

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 24 September 2015

Salvador Dali is one of the most intriguing art figures ever. He is famous for his surrealistic painting, and equally unique lifestyle. This Spanish painter really had his own point of view on everything, and we bring you some of the interesting facts about him that you probably didn’t know.

He designed logo for Chupa Chups as well as for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969. He enjoyed earning money so much that he even advertised different goods like chocolates and brandy.

salvador-dali

Even his pets had to be extravagant and he showed up at a Manhattan restaurant with an ocelot called Babou. The wild cat had a studded collar and a leash and followed Dali almost everywhere. When a guest in the restaurant got concerned, Dali told him that Babou was a normal cat that he had “painted over in an op art design”.

Salvador_Dali

Salvador Dali got expelled from art school, but only as he wanted so. He didn’t want to graduate as that would mean loosing financial support from his father. While examined for art history final he said: “None of the professors of the school being competent to judge me, I retire.” Instead of graduating, he went to study in Paris.

His eccentric wife Gala was actually married to his friend, the French poet Paul Eluard, when they first met. Paul even ended up being one of the witnesses at their wedding. Gala’s and Dali’s marriage was turbulent to say at least, but they remained married until her death in 1982.

dali and gala

Dali believed he was a reincarnation of his dead brother. His parents had a son before him, also named Salvador Dali but he died at 22 months from stomach flue. Nine months later they got another boy and gave him the same name. When Dali turned five, they took him to his brother’s grave and shared their believes of him being a reincarnation of his brother. It had a huge psychological influence on him, as well as on his later work.

Share
Tweet
Pin it
Share
Share
Related Topics
  • chupa chups
  • gala
  • interesting facts
  • Salvador Dali
Ivona Josipovic

Ivona Josipovic is a co-founder of The Smoke Detector, writer, fashion stylist, social media manager, curious creature, chocolate lover.

Previous Article
  • Uncategorized

Home Decor

  • Doina Tatu
  • 22 September 2015
View Post
Next Article
  • Uncategorized

Ears wide open – hottest new music

  • Doina Tatu
  • 26 September 2015
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Fashion

Nordgreen Copenhagen watch review

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 8 August 2020
View Post
  • Fashion
  • Interviews

Interview with Joanna Bark and Elena Ekström, founders of Bukvy

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 30 March 2020
View Post
  • Fashion

The evolution of male red carpet style

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 18 March 2020
View Post
  • Fashion

Christian Louboutin Exhibition, L’Exhibitioniste – Paris 2020

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 25 February 2020
View Post
  • Fashion

Best Fashion documentaries – part 3

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 6 March 2020
View Post
  • Fashion

Best handbag brands to know in 2020

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 11 February 2020

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Featured Posts
  • 1
    • Fashion
    Nordgreen Copenhagen watch review
    • 8 August 2020
  • 2
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
    Interview with Joanna Bark and Elena Ekström, founders of Bukvy
    • 30 March 2020
  • 3
    • Fashion
    The evolution of male red carpet style
    • 18 March 2020
  • 4
    • Fashion
    Christian Louboutin Exhibition, L’Exhibitioniste – Paris 2020
    • 25 February 2020
  • 5
    • Fashion
    Best Fashion documentaries – part 3
    • 6 March 2020
  • 6
    • Fashion
    Best handbag brands to know in 2020
    • 11 February 2020
  • 7
    • Fashion
    Best fashion quotes with strong messages
    • 31 January 2020
  • 8
    • Fashion
    10 ways fashion has changed in the 2010s
    • 4 January 2020
  • 9
    • Art / Design
    • Interviews
    Interview with Elisabeth van Aalderen, the photographer behind Vitiligo photo project
    • 16 December 2019
  • 10
    • Art / Design
    Illustrators celebrating womanhood we love following on IG
    • 10 January 2020
Reflection. 🌴
The world need more love. BLM! 🖤 Regram from @inesabouchard .
Don't miss reading our interview with the founders of the amazing @bukvybag brand. This female-led accessories brand is based in Stockholm and focused on creating practical pieces for everyday life. 😍 Link in bio. #bukvy #bukvybag #interview #femalefounders
Daydreaming of places as this one... 💙 Follow the super talented @salvalopez for more amazing images like this... #photography #pink #daydreaming
Gorgeous images by @nina_zimolong. 💟 In case you missed our interview with the talented photographer go to our site to read it. #photography #interview #love #stunning
Lazy Sunday mani inspo from @vanessahong. Nothing like some cute polka dots for mood boosting, right? 😍 #cute #manicure #loveit #polkadots
The Smoke Detector
  • About
  • Art / Design
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Interviews
  • Columns
  • Coding
The Smoke Detector covers photography, fashion, art, design, cool people and places

Input your search keywords and press Enter.