David Lynch was a painter before he brought his art to film

David Lynch was a painter before he brought his art to film: L.A. arts and culture this week
The world lost one of its premiere film auteurs when David Lynch died last week. It also lost a fascinating visual artist.
Though known for its darkness, perhaps the most surprising quality of David Lynch’s art was its hope
It is true that David Lynch was a dark master, capable of depicting on-screen violence with more edge than most — but what is not often discussed is that he did find beauty in the world, time and time again.
In His Dark, Disturbing Visions, David Lynch Showed Us Who We Are
The director himself came off as almost performatively normal. Masterpieces like “Eraserhead” and “Mulholland Drive” said otherwise.
David Lynch loved the art life to death
Dead at 78, Lynch revealed his emphysema diagnosis in 2024, writing, "There is a price to pay for this enjoyment"
15 David Lynch Quotes to Live and Create By
These David Lynch quotes will hopefully provide you inspiration and amusement as you go about the business of living and making things.
David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died
David Lynch, the artist, filmmaker, and musician who mined the strange and the surreal over four decades, has died.
Int’l Film Community Pays Tribute to David Lynch, Lauds “Unique and Visionary Artist”
The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.
Filmmaker and Artist David Lynch Is Dead at 78
David Lynch, the celebrated American filmmaker, artist, writer, and musician, has died, according to a message on his official Facebook page. He was 78.
The Beautifully Disturbing Films Created By The Great David Lynch
Just 15 days into the new year, the world woke up to some devastating news—David Lynch, a mastermind of horror movies, had lost the battle to emphysema. The good news is that he left us a long list of films; here are his best. But First…
Remembering iconic filmmaker David Lynch
Acclaimed American filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surrealist storytelling and unforgettable cinematic style, has passed away at the age of 78. His family announced his death on social media saying: "There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us,
Five commercials that show how David Lynch elevated advertising to an art form
The late filmmaker David Lynchs unique approach to storytelling, with TV and films like Twin Peaks (1990-2017), Blue Velvet (1986) and Mulholland Drive (2001), combined dreamlike imagery with unsettling narratives.
David Lynch to Be Honored with Free Documentary, Family Meditation
Criterion's got a free David Lynch documentary this month, and his family is inviting fans to meditate on his birthday.
Margaret Qualley Says David Lynch Debunked the Myth That Actors Have to ‘Suffer' to Make Art
Like all of us, Margaret Qualley won't forget the impact David Lynch had on cinema. The "Substance" actress looked back on ...
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Avant-Garde Filmmaker David Lynch Leaves Behind a Dual Legacy
With the news of David Lynch ’s passing at age 78 come the inevitable—and well-deserved—tributes. The Atlantic called him ...
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The Unsettling Genius of David Lynch
In his films, his TV shows, and his paintings, Lynch reminded us that all art gestures toward a world beyond the familiar and ...
Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts, Martin Scorsese, and More Pay Tribute to David Lynch: ‘He Made Everything Strange, Uncanny, Revelatory, and New’
David Lynch revolutionized cinema — and now, Hollywood is paying tribute to the legendary auteur, who died Thursday at the ...
David Lynch: Mind-bending Twin Peaks director who embraced the weird
The visionary director's belief in American beauty and horror being two sides of the same coin was perfected in the iconic ...