David Lamelas: The Machine

David Lamelas, a leading figure in conceptual art, finally invests the volumes of the Dia Chelsea for his first major retrospective in New York. Since 1965, this Argentinian artist challenges our perception of time and space through radical devices. The journey is divided into three sections: a series of captivating architectural performances, a thematic exploration of his career, and a film program spanning from the 1970s to the present day. Far from traditional presentations, this proposal prioritizes temporal telescoping to highlight the coherence of a body of work that transforms air and movement into true building materials. It’s a rare opportunity to grasp the depth of a work that redefined the boundaries of sculpture and image. This major artistic event is accessible from March 6, 2026, to January 16, 2027.