CULTURED magazine interviews David Salle at his East Hampton home, discussing his new "Windows" series of paintings debuting at Seoul's Storage by Hyundai Card space as part of the exhibition "David Salle: Under One Roof." The Neo-Expressionist artist explains how the series evolved from an idea for a digital game, placing characters from his "Tree of Life" paintings into apartment windows against backgrounds drawn from details of his own past works spanning 40 years. Salle also reflects on his long history with the Hamptons, first visiting in 1976 through his connection to CalArts dean Paul Brach, and the area's deep ties to Abstract Expressionist history.
This matters because David Salle remains a pivotal figure in contemporary art, bridging the legacy of Neo-Expressionism with new technologies like machine learning. His integration of digital tools into his practice and his sustained presence in the Hamptons—a historic hub for American artists—underscores the ongoing evolution of painting in the 21st century. The interview also highlights how artists' living and working environments shape their creative output, offering insight into the interplay between personal space, art history, and contemporary practice.