David Franklin is an Irish artist. Having lived in Tokyo, he is currently based in Barcelona. His work includes paintings and drawings executed in ink, pencil and various other materials, and he has recently begun introducing photography and video as part of the natural processes involved in creating his work.
In addition to exhibiting his work internationally, he has participated in numerous artist talks, open studios and workshops, as well as lecturing on aspects of art history. He has been artist in residence in programmes in France, Japan and Spain and is currently artist in residence at La Escosesa, Barcelona.
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