Dali

Dali is a name that can refer to several distinct subjects, including the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí, a region in Yunnan Province, China, and the digital lighting protocol known as DALI. The term appears in different languages and contexts, and the items are not related beyond the shared spelling.

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish painter and sculptor and a leading figure of Surrealism. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, he developed a precise, dreamlike style and produced iconic works such as The Persistence of Memory. He collaborated with filmmaker Luis Buñuel on Un Chien Andalou (1929) and L'Age d'Or (1930). Dalí's public persona and prolific output contributed to 20th‑century art. Institutions such as the Dalí Theatre‑Museum in Figueres and the Gala–Dalí Foundation preserve his works and manage his legacy.

Dali, China: Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture is in Yunnan Province in southwest China. It includes Dali City, the historic old town, Erhai Lake, and the Cangshan Mountains. The Bai people form a significant minority in the region, which is known for scenery, traditional crafts, and cultural heritage. The Three Pagodas near Dali City are a notable landmark.

DALI, the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, is a two‑wire digital protocol used to control lighting equipment. It enables individual and group addressing of luminaires and drivers within a network and is standardized as IEC 62386. DALI networks are common in commercial buildings and installations seeking centralized, programmable lighting control.