Introducing the concept of “nuclear” or “atomic” painting, Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989) created “Idylle Atomique” as his horrified reaction to the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. A Surrealist leader whose talent emerged when he was only 10 years old, his style was characterized by minute detail, extraordinary technique, and Freudian dream symbolism that added nightmarish ambiance to his work. Dali is considered one of the 20th century’s greatest artists, producing over 1,500 paintings in his lifetime, as well as drawings, sculptures, jewelry, clothing and films.

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