{"product_id":"formica","title":"\"Formica\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormica\u003c\/strong\u003e is a work created in connection with the collaboration between Marcel Katz, Maison Marcel, and the Dalí Universe. The partnership brings together Marcel’s world of collectible eyewear, contemporary art, and cultural storytelling with the surreal legacy of Salvador Dalí.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant, known in Dalí’s visual language as a symbol of decay, obsession, transformation, and the strange intelligence of nature, becomes the central figure of this piece. Marcel reimagines the ant not as something small, but as something monumental. It becomes a symbol of survival, memory, and the unseen forces that build history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the FORMICA project, Marcel extends the Dalí Universe into his own creative archive, translating surrealism into paintings, objects, eyewear, and collectible artifacts. The work reflects the shared language between Dalí and Marcel: imagination without permission, beauty inside imperfection, and the power of turning strange symbols into cultural icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcel Katz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Created:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation Created:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cannes, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, Oil Stick, and Spray Paint on Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Imperial):\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.96 × 17.72 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Metric):\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 × 45 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique Work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of One (1\/1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by the Artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition History:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcased at \u003cem\u003eVictim of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e, Cannes Film Festival 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in Cannes, France during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, this original work by Marcel Katz reflects the artist's ongoing dialogue between spontaneity, observation, and contemporary visual culture. Using layers of acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint, the composition captures moments of movement and experimentation, allowing color, texture, and gesture to interact in a dynamic and evolving surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during a period of intense creative activity, the artwork serves as both a personal expression and a reflection of the cultural energy surrounding Cannes. The layered construction reveals traces of process and discovery, inviting viewers to engage with the work over time and uncover new relationships within the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited as part of \u003cem\u003eVictim of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the painting occupies a unique place within the artist's archive. It stands as a singular artifact that bridges fine art, storytelling, and collectible contemporary culture while preserving a specific moment in place and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in Cannes, France, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited at \u003cem\u003eVictim of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e during the Cannes Film Festival 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique Work (1\/1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired directly from the artist's studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork represents a preserved moment in Marcel Katz's creative journey and serves as both a contemporary artwork and a collectible cultural artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormica\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a tribute to Dalí’s universe while marking Marcel Katz’s own contribution to that surreal lineage. It is part painting, part field note, part artifact, and part declaration that even the smallest creatures can carry the weight of legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAISON MARCEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63641852215665,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0628\/0561\/files\/2_9c2be55a-a199-4e59-8276-c6a3ee7ea330.png?v=1779234480","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonmarcel.it\/products\/formica","provider":"MAISON MARCEL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}