Born in 1938 in Mauritius, Yves David starts to paint at a very young age. A self-taught landscaper, he has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Mauritius and abroad. In 1989, he is a laureate at the ‘Société des Beaux Arts de Paris’ and exhibits every year at the annual Salon de Mai organised by the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. His artworks are also frequently showcased at the National Art Gallery.