Dalí was inspired by obscure scientific theories throughout his entire life and practice. In 1958, he proclaimed himself interested in the work of physicist Dr Werner Heisenberg in a gallery catalogue. But according to Dalí, the feeling was mutual between himself and Heisenberg, the name adopted by Breaking Bad anti-hero Walter White for his meth-cooking purposes. Dalí wrote: "I, who previously only admired Dalí, will now start to admire that Heisenberg who resembles me".

3. Dalí was expelled from art school, but only because he wanted to be

The budding artist refused to be examined for the art history final of his degree, saying “none of the professors of the school being competent to judge me, I retire”. Dalí’s reason for leaving was not, however, ideological, but practical: he wanted to continue being financially supported by his father, but this would stop once he had a degree. Instead, he had reason to go and study in Paris at his expense.