MARCEL DZAMA

b. 1974, Canada

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Despite the heavenly details of golden stars and a glowing moon, Dzama's painting exists as a visual reminder that the Doomsday Clock continues to tick.

Marcel Dzama’s Celestial Paintings at David Zwirner

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Current Exhibition at Waddington Custot

GROUP EXHIBITION The Nabi shock Waddington Custot 24 June–12 September 2026 London

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The day the water broke by Marcel Dzama contemporary artwork mixed media

Marcel Dzama The day the water broke, 2025 Painting
76.2 x 57.1 cm
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David Zwirner contemporary art gallery in New York 19th Street United States

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Spotlight The Top 10 Exhibitions to See Around the World This April Ocula Editors Our editors around the world have compiled the shows not to miss this month, including photographs of New York City hip‑hop culture, the chaotic nature of consumerism and a retrospective from a Shanghai‑based partnership.

Spotlight Hallen #4: Artwork Highlights The art festival returned to Wilhelm Hallen for its fourth edition during the 2023 Berlin Art Week.

News Marcel Dzama and Franz Erhard Walther Join Performa Lineup Sam Gaskin Dzama and Walther join four other artists presenting new commissions at New York’s performance art biennial in November.

Spotlight JINGART 2023: 4 Artworks to Seek Out Ahead of Beijing art fair JINGART, Ocula Advisors select four works to seek out, from Yu Hong’s painting at Lisson Gallery to Carl Kostyál’s solo presentation of Camilla Engström.

Opinion Marcel Dzama’s Celestial Paintings at David Zwirner Rory Mitchell Marcel Dzama’s latest exhibition at David Zwirner London considers the apocalyptic impact climate change will inflict on the next generation.

Spotlight Gallery Weekend Berlin: Shows to See in 2021 Elaine YJ Zheng Gallery Weekend Berlin launches its second event of the year with galleries presenting artists whose work is lesser known to the broader public.

Spotlight The Armory Show: New York Exhibitions to See in 2021 Elaine YJ Zheng Find out what’s happening in New York beyond The Armory Show, which returns to New York from 9 to 12 September 2021.

Spotlight Maitha Abdalla's Storytelling Invokes Lynch, Dzama, and Emirati Folklore Nadine Khalil Emerging Emirati artist Maitha Abdalla delves into dreams and confusions of childhood.

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