David Datuna
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About
Georgian artist known for his mixed-media works exploring themes like cultural identity and diverse viewpoints. He used photography, newspaper articles, magazine clippings, paint and more to create his works.
Before Fame
He immigrated to New York City in the late 1990s. He had no formal art training and taught himself to work with readily available materials like newspapers to create art.
Trivia
One of his most popular series was "Viewpoint of Millions," which featured optical lenses placed over cultural icons, flags and portraits.
Family Life
He married Elnara Datuna and had two sons. He passed away in May 2022 after a battle with lung cancer.
Associated With
He made portraits of well-known figures, including Vladimir Putin, Steve Jobs and Audrey Hepburn.
