David Magán

David Magán (b. 1979, Madrid) is a contemporary sculptor and installation artist whose work explores the interplay between light, colour, and space, addressing themes of perception and materiality. Working across sculpture and site-specific installations, he investigates how light and colour shape spatial experience, often creating works that merge with their architectural surroundings. Combining industrial processes with digital design tools, Magán develops structures that project and manipulate light, producing environments in which the viewer’s perception becomes an integral component of the work.

Magán studied wood and metal sculpture at the La Palma School of Art in Madrid (1999–2004), where he first developed an interest in creative stained glass, an early foundation of his practice. His initial works reimagined the traditional flat surface of stained glass through geometric and mathematical structures that introduced spatial depth and sculptural complexity. Over time, his practice expanded to incorporate photography, drawing, video, and digital tools, allowing him to explore the permeability between physical and virtual space. He lived in London for two years, further developing his investigations into light and media. Magán currently co-directs the David Magán Studio in Madrid with his brother Kiko Magán, an engineer whose technical expertise plays a key role in the development and realisation of the artist’s projects.

Magán’s work has been presented internationally in exhibitions and projects across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including installations such as Cubic Composition (2013) at the Seongnam Cube Art Museum, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and participation in the 13th Havana Biennal (2019). His works have also been showcased at major international art fairs, including ARCO Madrid, Art Cologne, Pinta Miami, Art Toronto, ArtLima, and Zona MACO. His work is held in collections including Centro de Arte Tomás y Valiente (Fuenlabrada, Spain), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Madrid, Spain), Fundación Centro Nacional del Vidrio (Segovia, Spain), Museum Ritter (Waldenbuch, Germany) and the Museo del Vetro (Venice, Italy).