This is new and in mint condition. Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Dali is one of the greatest surrealists of our time, best known for his ability to translate dreams into artwork, hand painted dream photographs he called them. He was also a sculptor, filmmaker, writer and insane or just wanted people to believe he was insane. He dedicated his life to proving he was a genius. As a child he was often expelled from school. He was afraid of exposing his feet and had an intense fear of grasshoppers. He resided in Spain.