Marcel Dzama unveils his latest exhibition, Empress of Night, at David Zwirner Los Angeles, located at 606 N Western Avenue. This captivating show runs from June 28 to August 8, 2025, featuring new drawings, paintings, and the immersive film “To live on the Moon (For Lorca).” Visitors can explore Dzama’s magical worlds filled with anthropomorphic animals, dancing figures, and surreal nightscapes, where references to Goya and Lorca add historical and poetic depth.
The centerpiece film, inspired by Federico García Lorca, blends theatrical storytelling with surreal dream imagery, all displayed in a cozy gallery setting with midnight blue drapes and bean bag chairs. Large-scale drawings like “The sleep of reason produces monsters” and “Blue water blues” invite viewers into lush, fantastical environments, while powerful works like “I never came from your rib you came from my vagina” celebrate femininity and challenge contemporary issues.
This exhibition marks Dzama’s significant return to Los Angeles after over two decades. It coincides with his major survey, “Dancing with the Moon,” at Istanbul’s Pera Museum. Dzama’s distinctive visual language, rooted in folk tales, art history, and the subconscious, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
© Marcel Dzama. Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner
Exhibition Details:
Artist: Marcel Dzama
Title: Empress of Night
Venue: David Zwirner, 606 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles
Dates: June 28 – August 8, 2025
For more information, visit the official David Zwirner exhibition page or view the exhibition checklist.
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