Marcel Dzama: Empress of Night at David Zwirner

At David Zwirner, Elsa Longhauser, founding executive director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, led students through Marcel Dzama’s latest body of work titled Empress of Night. Known for his surreal, dreamlike imagery, Dzama’s paintings, sculptures, and costumes invite viewers into a whimsical yet politically charged world.

Here’s what Art Division Librarian Melissa Soriano had to say:
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“Marcel Dzama’s works in this show gave me a fresh insight on energy, hope, and resilience through a surrealist lens. His pieces inspired me to further explore with outside textures of art and traditions of theatrical creativity. Speaking about the show with my peers over a delicious lunch not only gave me a deeper perception of the exhibition but built a stronger artistic connection of viewership and friendship.”