Artist
David Salle
b. 1952 · American
David Salle developed a layered painting language by combining appropriated photographs, line drawings, decorative motifs and art-historical references on the same canvas. His work became emblematic of postmodern skepticism toward unified style and meaning.
Painting; photography; stage design
Major Works
- 1983Tennyson →
- 1995Comedy →
- 1985Muscular Paper →
- 1987Sextant in Dogtown →
- 1990Mingus in Mexico →
- 1995Old Bottles →
- 1986Angel →
- 1990sGhost Paintings →
- 2004Vortex →
- 2010sTree of Life series →
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
