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

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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ and the American Art of Television
“Twin Peaks” was his ultimate portrait of a land of terror and beauty.
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,
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…
David Lynch: A Legacy of Surrealism and Mastery in Film
The world of cinema mourns the loss of David Lynch, who passed away at 78. Known for masterpieces like Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, and Mulholland Drive, Lynch redefined storytelling with his surreal and enigmatic narratives.
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 ...
Laura Dern shares sweet message on David Lynch's birthday: 'Miss you every day'
Laura Dern is remembering her frequent collaborator and friend David Lynch on what would have been his 79th birthday. The ...
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.
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David Lynch dead at 78. His career spanned film, NYC art galleries, mental health advocacy
Surrealist director and filmmaker David Lynch, known for classics such as 'Eraserhead,' 'Blue Velvet' and TV's 'Twin Peaks,' ...
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’s Anti–Political Correctness
David Lynch, director of Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, and Eraserhead, was that rarity — a ...