Critical Writing Index

Daily terror gives violence a black eye: Angry artist David Yonge fails to connect punches

by Peter Goddard

The Toronto Star, Mar. 20, 2004

Goddard discusses David Yonge's installation in the context of contemporary pop culture and media violence. He compares Yonge's artistic strategies with those of notorious Istvan Kantor, but contends that Yonge distinguishes himself by understanding the ultimate futility of his gestures.

ITEM 2004.029 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Performance Art Cannot Save The WorldDavid Yonge

Yellow Diablo vs. 1980 CamaroDavid Yonge

I like Canada And Canada Likes MeDavid Yonge