David Ivar “YAYA” Herman Dune is an artist of French and Swedish citizenships, who lives in San Pedro, California. He was born a Scorpio in Paris where he studied Architecture and graduated at ECOLE DES BEAUX ARTS (FINE ARTS).
His has shown his Art, drawings and sculptures at galleries (Lucille Corty, Nivet-Carzon, Agnes B. in Paris, Cinders in New York City), at Art Fairs (Paris FIAC, Miami Art Basel) and Institutions (retrospective at Arthothéque De Caen, Triennale Bovise in Milano).
His drawings have illustrated publications such as PLAYBOY, PLAN B, L’OFFICIEL or MAGIC.
He has had his own line of clothing developed by French brand PETIT BATEAU from his drawings, and designed a camera for LOMOGRAPHY.
He and his life-partner, artist MAYON HANANIA often work together, and their Children book of drawings and poetry (Where The Hell Did They Come From?) was published in 2015 by GALLIMARD in France.
His daily comic strip YAYATHON MAN is available every day on Instagram @yayathonman, or as a Zine from Santa Cruz Records, for whom cares to follow the adventures of Yayathon Man, Little Mayo and their Black Cat Inspecteur Morrison.
As a singer, David Ivar performs as HERMAN DUNE and has toured all over Europe, in 42 US States and Canada. He has had a #1 song in Spain, a Gold Record in France and was elected one of the Best Songs of the Year in ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE.
He’s shared stage with Daniel Johnston, The Silver Jews, Wanda Jackson, Will Oldham, The Mountain Goats or Arcade Fire.
His most recent records are released by his own label SANTA CRUZ RECORDS out of San Pedro, California…
Check his YouTube Channel or Spotify Page for music
