David Salle, a modern American artist, showcases his talents through painting, printmaking, and photography. Considered a prominent Neo-Expressionist, his innovative pieces combine a collage of diverse elements, sourced from a multitude of outlets such as magazines, interior design, and art history. His vibrant compositions feature a simplistic yet captivating style, interweaving various figures and patterns. As the artist himself has expressed, “Ever since I began painting, I have strived to capture the fluidity and surprise of image connection, the same simultaneity found in film montage, within the realm of painting.” Originally hailing from Norman, OK in 1952, Salle obtained his BFA and MFA degrees from the esteemed California Institute of the Arts. During his time there, he studied under the renowned Conceptual artist, John Baldessari, whose influence can be seen in Salle’s work to this day. In addition to his studio practice, Salle has become a prolific writer, contributing to notable publications such as Artforum, The Paris Review, and Art News, among others. His illustrious paintings can be found in prestigious collections, notably at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Salle currently resides and produces his art in Brooklyn, NY, continually pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
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