David Lynch was a visionary who turned the surreal into cultural touchstones

David Lynch’s death this week has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fellow creatives, collaborators, celebrities and ordinary fans.

The director behind Twin Peaks ( 1990-2017 ), Blue Velvet ( 1986 ) and Mulholland Drive ( 2021 ) was a true visionary, who turned the unsettling and the surreal into cultural touchstones.