Salvador Dali was a renowned figure in Surrealism, the 20th-century avant-garde movement which aimed to unleash unconscious creative potential through dreamlike art. His prints, paintings, sculptures, films, and writing played a crucial role in defining the movement. Drawing inspiration from psychoanalytic concepts, Dalí created fantastical creatures and landscapes that could both unsettle and awe. The renowned 1931 canvas, "The Persistence of Memory," stands as one of the most recognizable artworks in history. Dalí's extensive exhibitions during his lifetime placed his works in prestigious collections, such as the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Notably, his pieces have sold for multimillion-dollar prices in the secondary market.