David Tibet

He is an established outsider artist and painter with much of his work in well-known galleries such as the Henry Boxer Gallery and Isis Gallery. Tibet's 'The Moons At Your Door,' an anthology of 'strange tales that influenced' Tibet illustrated by his own artwork, was released in Paperback Edition in March 2016. Tibet is interested in the work of Count Stenbock, whose writings he has worked to republish. He also ran the Durtro publishing imprint and record label (1988–2010) which has since been replaced by an earlier label, Coptic Cat, where many Durtro releases continue to be available. He attended Newcastle University.

In April 2006, the Ordo Templi Orientis formed the International OTO Cabinet, an advisory, non-voting panel made up of both OTO Initiates and Non-Initiates. David Tibet was named among the initial non-member appointments.

He was given the name "Tibet" by Genesis P-Orridge, and in January 2005 he announced that he would revert to the name David Michael, although he continues to use the well-known "Tibet" in his public career to date.

When talking about the objects which can make David feel energy as well as acquire inspiration, he initially points out religions. In addition to Christianity, he believes Buddhism as well. David Tibet concentrates on Vajrayana, one school of Tibetan Buddhism. He also regards the Padmasambhava (a famous Buddhist in India. Padmasambhava has a high reputation in the field of Tibetan Buddhism) as his own tutor. The album "Buddhist Monks of the Maitri Vihar Monastery" of Tibet in the year 1997 is essentially a form of paternoster from Tibetan Buddhism. Tibet always keeps modest towards religions no matter which religion it is. He said that one must have a strong faith when one believes a new religion. David has been influenced by the theories of Aleister Crowley (1875–1947, a famous author and mystic in the 20th Century) since he was still ten years old. The influence by Crowley is apparent in many aspects of Current 93's covers, lyrics and themes.

David Bunting was born in Batu Gajah, Perak, Malaysia. Early in his career, he collaborated with Psychic TV and 23 Skidoo. Tibet left Psychic TV in 1983 and founded Current 93 the same year. He has worked with Steven Stapleton of Nurse With Wound (of which band he is a member), Michael Cashmore, Douglas P. (of Death in June, on whose albums he has appeared several times), Steve Ignorant of Crass (using the name "Stephen Intelligent"), Boyd Rice, Little Annie, Björk, Nick Cave, Rose McDowall, Tiny Tim, Annabella Lwin (of Bow Wow Wow) and Ian Read of Fire and Ice.

David Tibet (born David Michael Bunting; 5 March 1960) is a British poet and artist who founded the music group Current 93, of which he is the only full-time member.