Damián Ortega

Damián Ortega is a Mexican visual artist, known for his contemporary sculpture, installation art, and mixed-media art. He lives in Mexico City and Berlin.

Early life and education

Damián Ortega was born in July 1967 in Mexico City, Mexico. His father is actor and filmmaker Héctor Ortega Gómez, and his mother is María Asunción Stoupignan.

Career

One of Ortega's most well-known works is "Cosmic Thing", a large-scale installation composed of a disassembled Volkswagen Beetle suspended from the ceiling, with each part hanging individually in space.

Honors and awards

Hugo Boss Prize, 2007
Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship, 2014
Inaugural recipient of the Ezratti Family Prize for sculpture at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami.
2023 Zurich Art Prize