About Daniel

About

Daniel Allen Cohen is a Miami-based contemporary artist renowned for transforming popular culture into thought-provoking conceptual art. Self-taught and driven by a desire to explore society’s intricacies, Cohen’s work dives deep into themes like fame, addiction, wealth, and modern luxury. His groundbreaking series, "This Is Addictive," reimagined societal vices as elements of a periodic table, cementing his place as a pioneer in merging humor, critique, and culture. His work is celebrated for its bold satire and intricate details, from the luxurious icons of his "Gilded Icons" series to the biting reflections in his "Periodic Table" pieces. Cohen’s art has been exhibited globally, from major art fairs like Art Miami to renowned galleries, and collected by prominent collectors, Delta Airlines, famous musicians, professional athletes, and more. Balancing wit and commentary, Cohen invites audiences to reflect on the blurred lines between desires and values in a consumer-driven world.

Daniel Allen Cohen — Artist Statement 2024

As an artist, my work delves into the intricate relationship between society’s values and desires, reflecting on how modern culture navigates concepts like fame, wealth, and addiction. My aim is to challenge and explore these themes with a playful, satirical lens that blurs the line between critique and admiration. I’m drawn to the paradoxes within our consumer-driven world, where luxury and vice often intertwine, and I aim to create works that inspire viewers to question their own perceptions and priorities.

Through series like "This Is Addictive," which reimagines vices and addictions as periodic elements, and "Gilded Icons," which recasts modern figures of power in royal grandeur, I seek to use familiar cultural symbols to provoke new conversations. My work is both a mirror and a magnifying glass, offering an accessible yet nuanced look at the tensions between status, materialism, and authenticity. By blending humor with critical thought, I strive to make heavy subjects approachable and encourage deeper introspection about the narratives that shape our collective experience.

Galleries

Samuel Owen Gallery | Greenwich, Connecticut
Laurent Marthaler Contemporary | Switzerland

Collectors

Delta Airlines
Erewhon Market
Coinbase
BioXCellerator
Erewhon Market
Getty Family Private Collection
Richard Saghian
Stephen Ross
Jas Mathur
Alan Hassenfeld
Daymond John
Woody Harrelson
GiGi Hadid
Dana White
Wiz Khalifa

Future Exhibitions

Salon Zurich | October 23 - 26 | Switzerland
Museum of Cohen Art | Solo Exhibit at Art Miami | December 2 - 7