Salvador Dali is hands down one of the most influential figures in modern art. He had a career that spanned across six decades and during this period; he managed to create some masterpieces as well.
Though most people didn’t know about Dali and his works, he once again came to the spotlight recently thanks to the Netflix Series Money Heist. And apparently, Dali’s life is worthy enough of a Netflix series itself.
Here are three shocking facts that you might not know about him.
- He was expelled from art school twice: Dali was a rebel from his young age itself. He was known for eccentric behavior and dresses which often got him into trouble. And he did not graduate due to these expulsions.
- He was never into Drugs: While a lot of people believe that Dali was into drugs due to his surreal artwork and eccentric behavior, the truth is: he never was into drugs. ‘I don’t do drugs; I’m drugs’, he once famously stated.
- He believed that he was the reincarnation of his brother: Nine months before Dali was born, his older brother passed away. Dali believed that he was the reincarnation of his brother.
You can also go ahead and checkout some artworks of Dali and remember these facts next time you hear about him.
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