David Lynch's 'The Air Is on Fire' exhibition opens at Fondation Cartier in Paris alongside new film release

This month, the Fondation Cartier in Paris will unveil 'The Air Is on Fire,' an exhibition showcasing the artwork of David Lynch. Spanning from the 1960s to today, it features a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, drawings, film, animation, installation, and sound art. At the same time, Lynch's latest film, 'Inland Empire,' will debut in France and the UK following its favorable reception in the U.S. Notably, many pieces, such as drawings on Post-it notes, will be exhibited to the public for the first time. Lynch's artistic journey began with painting, and his first film was the animated short 'Six Figures Getting Sick' (1966). Influenced by artists like Francis Bacon and Edward Hopper, his work is known for its immersive soundscapes and curtains. This article was originally published in ArtReview in March 2007.