DROWNED MERCEDES

MICHAEL ZAVROS

Drowned Mercedes 2023 is a 1996 convertible Mercedes Benz SL filled with water

Tue 20 May - Sun 10 Aug
DROWNED MERCEDES

DROWNED MERCEDES

Drowned Mercedes was created in 2023. Based on an existing 1996 Mercedes Benz SL, the open top car was customised to hold water in its cabin. It was first exhibited at QAGOMA as part of Zavros's solo retrospective exhibition The Favourite. The car is a replica of one given to the artist by his early art dealer, Gold Coaster Win Schubert and connects with themes of luxury, consumerism, narcissism and a migrant materialism consistent in his practice. Also consistent with past works, the car exists as a folly, a contemporary ruin.


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Dates
Tue 20 May - Sun 10 Aug
Where
Foyer, HOTA Gallery Ground Level
Duration
10am-4pm daily
Tickets
Free, open 10am-4pm daily

#About Michael Zavros

Michael Zavros is a leading Australian artist. He has exhibited widely within Australia and internationally and his work is held in the collections of most major museums within Australia. He was won several prestigious prizes and been awarded five international residencies. He has served on Australia Council, Griffith University and NAVA boards.

In 2017 Manuscript published the first Monograph on Zavros’ work.

In 2023 QAGOMA staged a major retrospective of his work The Favourite and in 2025 Dunedin Public Art Gallery will stage a solo exhibition of his work.


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