1. David Datuna was a Georgian-born American artist who lived in New York City.
18 Facts About David Datuna
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David Datuna's works have been exhibited in Europe, Russia, China, and the United States.
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In January 2012, David Datuna unveiled an installment in the Viewpoint of Millions art project, titled Viewpoint of Millions: Israel Beyond a Dream in Palm Beach, Florida.
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In May 2012, Global Art Group created a mobile application for the iTunes Store that lets users create art in David Datuna's style, called Viewpoints.
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In December 2013, David Datuna became the first artist to incorporate Google Glass into a contemporary work of art.
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On October 18,2016, David Datuna unveiled his Make America Stronger Together installation at the doorstep of Trump Tower in New York City.
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On October 31,2016, David Datuna flew his artistic representations of both US presidential candidates both presidential to the Statue of Liberty in an art performance connected to the Make America Stronger Together installation.
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David Datuna chose the New York City landmark for it being the most iconic symbol of American values and its unique status as the beacon of hope for the world.
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In conjunction with the Fund, David Datuna established the Life Award, which is given to corporations and individuals for exceptional contributions to sustaining and saving of human lives.
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On June 8,2017, David Datuna created a 10-foot ice sculpture of Donald Trump's name in response to US president's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
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On December 7,2019, David Datuna ate the banana installed as part of Comedian, by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, which had recently sold for $120,000 at Art Basel Miami.
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David Datuna called his intervention an act of "art performance", dubbed Hungry Artist.
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David Datuna commented that he loves Maurizio Cattelan's artwork and really loves this installation, adding that it was very delicious.
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In 2015, filmmakers Michael Huter and Brian Bayerl produced a documentary about David Datuna called David Datuna: Portrait of America.
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The film tells the story of David Datuna's escape from the repression of the former USSR to pursue his dream of cultural and artistic freedom in America.
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In 2013, David Datuna opened his Paris exhibition, Beauty and Power, on Avenue Matignon which featured fifteen works.
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In October 2013, David Datuna opened his Moscow exhibition, Eye to Eye, near Red Square at the Vetoshny Art Center, presented by Gallery Shchukin, where images of Russian icons and leaders like Vladimir Putin and Tsar Nicolas II were reinterpreted through optical lenses.
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David Datuna died in a Boston clinic on May 23,2022, aged 48, following a battle with lung cancer.