Salvador Dali in Paris 1934

Salvador Dali in Paris 1934.

Historical context

In 1934, Salvador Dali immersed himself in the vibrant Parisian avant-garde and became intensely involved with the surrealist movement. During this time, his provocative, meticulously crafted dreamscapes and his exploration of the subconscious captured the imagination of his contemporaries and made him a leading figure in surrealist art. His time in Paris not only strengthened his unmistakable, eccentric style, but also cemented his role in shaping modern art.