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David Rathman

Minneapolis, MN

David Rathman (born 1958, Choteau, MT) has been heralded for his critical analysis of masculine iconography, the artist has gravitated towards maverick characters such as athletes, rock stars, race car drivers, and ranchers. After numerous years of exploring the concept of the American cowboy, Rathman’s subject matter is slated to evolve after this last look into the mysterious, testosterone-driven psyche of the American West. This work is focused on two small town 9-man teams playing in South Dakota - part of an intermittent series about high school football Rathman first started in 2008.


Rathman received a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1982. While primarily a painter, Rathman has produced limited edition books and prints, and has created several original films. His work is in numerous public and private collections including The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis MN; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, NY; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and The Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA. David Rathman lives and works in Minneapolis.

Top image: "One Thing Led to Another," 2024. Etching and aquatint with chine collé. Plate: 8 x 10 in.; sheet: 12 x 14 in.

This image: "The World is Going to Spin With or Without You," 2024. Etching and aquatint with chine collé. Plate: 8 x 10 in.; sheet: 12 x 14 in.


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