About
Meet Joseph Marr
Australian-born, Berlin-based. Exploring the intersection of Identity and consciousness.
The journey
Originally from Australia, Joseph Marr relocated to Berlin in 2007, drawn by the city’s raw energy and experimental spirit. Over the last two decades, he has developed a singular artistic language, replacing traditional materials like marble or bronze with the translucent medium of cast sugar.
The philosophy
Marr’s work is a study in the tension of human existence—capturing the fleeting nature of desire, the precision of digital technology, and the permanence of the preserved form. By 3D scanning real subjects, he creates monuments that are both hyper-realistic and ethereal, inviting the viewer to contemplate the levels of their own identity.
Career Highlights
- Berghain (Berlin 2013): Commissioned to create a 9-meter, 300kg sugar sculpture for the world’s most iconic techno club.
- Stedelijk Museum (Schiedam 2018): Permanent presence in institutional history through groundbreaking sensory group exhibition.
- Open Heart (Berlin 2024): A large scale public installation of an 800 kg human anatomical heart made of sugar melting outside in the sun.
The Studio
Located in the heart of Berlin’s industrial creative landscape, the studio serves as a laboratory for sensory exploration. It is here that Joseph Marr pioneers his signature process, translating complex 3D body scans into physical monuments of cast sugar & resin.
Resume
Selected Exhibitions & Collections
Collections
- Gabriele and Dieter Kortmann, Germany
- Hans Mayer, Germany
- Sammlung Klein, Germany
- Sammlung Viehof, Germany
- Nicola & Bert Flossbach, Germany
- Ingrid & Thomas Jochheim, Germany
- Dominik Mersch, Australia
- ArtBank, Australia
- Tobias Bachmüller / Katjes Gmbh, Germany
- Klaus Benden, Germany
- Juergen Hamacher, Germany
- Kada Wittfeld Architektur, Germany
- Helge Achenbach, Germany
- Christoph Kaup, Germany
Exhibitions
Group
- 2023 Berlin, September, KIB Art Space
- 2022 Berlin, July, KIB Art Space
- 2021 Berlin, June, KIB Art Space
- 2020 Berlin, September, Studio Berghain Berlin Boros
- 2020 Madrid, February, Galerie Kreisler
- 2018 Venice, February, Palazzo Michiel, Global Art Affairs Foundation
- 2017 The Netherlands, September, Sticky Business @ Städelijk Museum Scheidam
- 2017 Switzerland, August, St Moritz Art Masters, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2017 Berlin, March, Hyper Hyper @ Michael Reid Gallery
- 2017 Berlin, January, Wirtschaftsforum der SPD, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2016 Switzerland, August, St Moritz Art Masters 9th Edition, Galerie Freitag 18:30 @ Hotel Bernina 1865
- 2016 Köln, October, Galerie Freitag 18:30 @Art.Fair
- 2016 Berlin, September 14th, Berlin Art Week, Enter Art Foundation
- 2016 Basel, June, Art Basel Pop-Up Exhibition Messeturm, Enter Art Foundation
- 2016 Berlin, June, Berlin Michael Reid Gallery, Summer Show
- 2015 Berlin, September, Michael Reid Gallery @ Positions Art Fair
- 2015 Köln, October, Galerie Freitag 18:30 @Art.Fair
- 2014 Köln, October, Galerie Freitag 18:30 @Art.Fair
- 2014 Trebnitz, August, Who is afraid of figurative sculpture? Schloss Trebnitz
- 2013 Aachen, December, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2013 Belrin, January, Berghain Berlin
- 2012 Aachen, December 7th, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2012 Melbourne, August, Dominik Mersch Gallery @ Art Fair 2012
- 2012 Dresden, July, “Ostrale 012” Internationale Ausstellung Gegenwartskunst
- 2012 Aachen, July, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2011 Dresden, July, “Ostrale 012” Internationale Ausstellung Gegenwartskunst
- 2011 Eberdingen, March, Sammlung Klein, Australische Kunst
- 2011 Aachen, February, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2011 Sydney, January, Dominik Mersch Gallery “Plus One”
- 2010 Recklinghausen, February, Galerie Grazia Blumberg
- 2009 Sydney, January, Dominik Mersch Gallery
- 2009 Melbourne, June, Silvershot Gallery
- 2008 Berlin, October, Hamburger Bahnhof, Christies Auction “Help for Afrika”
- 2008 Dorsten, April, Dorsten Kunstverein, “Early Bird”
- 2001-2004 Sydney, Harris Courtin Gallery
- 2001 Sydney, The Painters Gallery
- 2000 Sydney, TAP Gallery
- 2000 Sydney, Michael Carr Art Dealer
- 1999-2003 Sydney, 1+2 artist studios
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Solo
- 2025 Berlin, November, The Schleiferei Neukölln
- 2024 Berlin, September, Park am Gleisdreieck
- 2023 Berlin, September, KIB Art Space
- 2018 Berlin, March, Michael Reid Gallery
- 2015 Berlin, April, Michael Reid Gallery
- 2011 Aachen, October, Galerie Freitag 18:30
- 2009 Düsseldorf, February, Ministerium für Städtebau
- 2008 Sydney, April, Dominik Mersch Gallery “Losing our Way”
- 2006 Sydney, April, Marlborough Gallery
- 2005 Sydney, January, RBG, Rushcutters Bay Gallery
- 2004 Sydney, April, Harris Courtin Gallery
- 2003 Sydney, October, Harris Courtin Gallery
- 2002 Sydney, June, Soho Galleries
- 2001 Sydney, September, Watch House Gallery
- 2000 Sydney, October, Gladstone Gallery
- 1999 Sydney, April, La Lupa