David Diao

Tracing a remarkably varied career, this monograph on the painter David Diao follows his stylistic evolution-from abstraction to genre-defying and candid self-exploration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2018
Publisher: Prestel

David Diao's book accompanies the first comprehensive retrospective of his entire oeuvre, showcasing a career marked by twists and turns. Initially influenced by the New York School of the 1960s, Diao's artistic journey took a profound turn when he became captivated by the work of Barnett Newman. His paintings drew inspiration from Newman's compositions, referencing many of the artist's works in his own. After a period of introspection, Diao's most recent creations delve into his personal experiences as a Chinese immigrant in America, modernist architecture, and identity politics.

In addition to breathtaking reproductions of Diao's work spanning four decades, this comprehensive volume includes illustrations and essays that explore his treatment of identity, his aversion to categorization, and an insightful analysis of his artistic approach as a means of capturing the process of forgetting and the inherent fallibility of art historical memory.

This long-overdue book serves as a celebration of Diao's unique vision and artistic prowess, shedding light on his profound contributions to the art world.

Weight: 1740g
Dimension: 277 x 215 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791356174