David Weiss

author · photographer

Swiss[1,2,3] b. 21 June 1946, Zürich, Switzerland[1,2,3,5] d. 27 April 2012[1,2,4] active 1968–2012

David Weiss (1946–2012) was a world-renowned Swiss media artist who lived and worked in Zürich, Los Angeles, and Carona. He is best known for his fruitful artistic partnership with Peter Fischli as the duo 'Fischli/Weiss'. Their work walked the line between irony and sincerity, encompassing sculptures, videos, site-specific installations, projections, and photographs. Weiss was a pioneer in conceptual art, often exploring how everyday objects and actions could be transformed into profound aesthetic experiences. He collaborated on several notable publications and exhibitions during his career, including 'The Desert is Across the Street' (1975).[1,2,3,4,5]

  • Conceptual Art
  • Media Art
  • Irony vs Sincerity
  • Sculpture

Books

Works by David Weiss

  • 1975 The Desert is Across the Street De Appel, Amsterdam & Galerie Stähli, Zürich · book · English Collaborative work with Urs Lüthi and Elke Kilga.

References

  1. Peter Fischli & David Weiss. Wikipedia link
  2. Peter Fischli & David Weiss (Swiss). Artnet link
  3. David Weiss (1946-2012). Swiss Institute link
  4. David Weiss, who together with Peter Fischli.... Frieze link
  5. David Weiss (b.1946/†2012, Zürich). Edition Patrick Frey link