David Mann
The Life and Legacy of David Mann Born in Kansas City, United States, David Mann was a California graphic artist whose work became deeply intertwined with biker culture. His early passion for custom cars led him to work as an automobile painter before his interests shifted toward motorcycles. This immersion in the lifestyle saw his imagery become ubiquitous, appearing on motorcycle gas tanks, T-shirts, tattoos, and within biker clubhou…
The Lifeline
Scroll through David Mann's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups David Mann's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.