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Zhivago Duncan was born to a Syrian mother and a Danish father in Terre Haute, Indiana. His fluidity across materials and cultural signifiers reflects the relentlessness of an investigative mind.
With freewheeling creativity spurred by his curiosity, Duncan’s lifelong impulse towards painting demonstrates his desire to contemplate, negotiate and comprehend the “big picture”: the origins of sentient life and the universality of consciousness.
In this interview, Zhivago deeply explores his process, motivations, and ambitious themes. He also discusses the series of works and the unique nature of the gallery layout of his current exhibition Mapping Out Unification at Colector in Monterrey, Mexico – on view until April 21, 2023.
Read our November 2022 interview with Zhivago & view many images from Zhivago’s previous show Measuring Consciousness at CULT Aimee Friberg
The sculpture in progress discussed in the episode
