The Whimsical World of Marcel Dzama

January 12, 2022

Three limited-edition lithographs by New York-based artist Marcel Dzama are now exclusively available on Platform— a new one-of-a-kind online destination for buying contemporary art. Backed by art dealer and gallery owner David Zwirner, Platform was created to provide experienced collectors and novice art buyers with a reliable space to buy great art.

As part of its first release in what will be a regular drop of fine art prints by established artists, Platform is featuring three colorful, surrealist prints by Dzama that blend mythology and traditional folklore with the natural world. These new brightly-colored works, available framed and unframed, were heavily inspired by Dzama’s family trip to Mexico prior to the pandemic. Teeming with life, the prints encapsulate the wild energy and vivid landscapes of Mexico with lush tropical imagery and serene beach scenes.

Text by Maya Pontone
Photo courtesy of Platform
Video courtesy of Platform

Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, where he later received his BFA from the University of Manitoba, Dzama has spent years crafting his unique artistic voice, drawing on folk and art-historical movements to build his whimsical world of visual storytelling. His latest works were each created in collaboration with a master printmaker, who painstakingly-applied each individual color at a time in a laborious process captured in the video below.

Watch to learn more about Dzama's artistic process in creating these vivid prints:

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Please Touch: Brett Miller

His designs don’t just invite interaction. They demand it. Round shapes, in particular, seem to call out to be touched. Please Touch is a rebellion against convention and an invitation to break the rules. It asks you to step outside the lines and reach for what’s supposedly off-limits. Because really, why not? Why does a table have to be rectangular, square, or even circular? Why does a chair need four legs? Why does a cabinet have to be static?

Miller’s work is the result of a decade-long journey of self-discovery, experimentation, and pushing boundaries. When he moved to New York in 2015, he was searching for something—purpose, direction, and a sense of identity. He started out farming in the Hudson Valley before shifting to metal fabrication. Eventually, he found his true calling in furniture making. In 2017, he launched Jackrabbit Studio and made it a full-time endeavor the following year.

"I’ve never been one to follow the rules," Miller says. "But through my practice and working with natural materials, I’ve gained a deep appreciation and respect for universal laws. Some things just won’t work, but most things do. And within the parameters of functionality, there’s almost limitless wiggle room for the expression of form." This balance between structure and freedom is at the core of his work. His pieces invite interaction, encouraging people to rethink how objects function.

"Why?" is the first question we ask as kids when we learn to speak. But before we ask why, we touch—to know, to understand, to feel. This show is about embracing that instinct. So, let the kid in you take over. Run your hands along the edges, break the rules, and Please Touch.

Please Touch by Brett Miller from January 18th - February 22nd, 2025

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Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary

February 18, 2025

Belgian architect Glenn Sestig is known for his modern, minimalist style that perfectly blends art with function. Born in Ghent in 1968 and trained in Antwerp, he started his practice in 1999, creating work that spans homes, shops, and cultural spaces. His designs feature clean lines, thoughtful details, and high-quality materials.

In his book, Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary, you can explore over twenty years of his creative journey. The diary presents 45 projects with stunning photographs by Jean-Pierre Gabriel and detailed sketches that capture each design’s essence. The book also includes a foreword by Nick Vinson, an essay by Vladimir Belogolovsky, and interviews with notable clients, including fashion designer Raf Simons, offering a unique look into his creative process.

Take a look at the imagery below to see the elegance and detail of Glenn Sestig's work.