salle – FTN-blog

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.

www.ftn-books.com has a few Salle titles available.

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David Salle…..still one of te great names in Modern Art and still very famous in the US, but his works tend to be forgotten a little bit in Europe after he had had many important shows here in the eighties and nineties. Painter, graphic artist, cinema director and photographer Salle is a multi disciplined artist who was one of the first living artist who reached star status in the art world after his works were soled for over a million dollar at auction. Personally i do not think any painting is worth so much money, because i think art is to be consumed and admired and not bought or sold as an investment. An artist who’s works are bought after he/she died is an exception. The works have proven themselves and it is important for museum to show the works of an artist in relation to other works of art, but….for living artists like Salle, Hirst and Koons ART has become a way of making money ( and a lot if it). The idea behind the work is less important than the interest t should create with buyers and investors. So my advice …buy what you personally think is worth to look at, admire and collect it and if it is more expensive … pay a little more for it because you will enjoy the work every day you look at it.

Books on Salle are available at www.ftn-books.com