Dan Zimmerman

The Walls are Caving In and I Don't Believe in Them Anymore — motorized optical illusion

The Walls are Caving In and I Don't Believe in Them Anymore, 2022
Motorized optical illusion, found door hardware, wood, light · 28¼ × 33 × 11¾ inches

Lowlands Project Space, Edmonton, AB — A Cold Sweat III: Silence of the Sweat
youtu.be/M3W5-Xq_9BU

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clusterf*ck, 2012
Canvas, wood, magnifying glasses, mirrors, flashlights, slide photographs, televisions · Dimensions variable

The Root Cellar Gallery Project, presented by Sled Island, Calgary, AB

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In Solidarity: The Workers of the World, globe detail

In Solidarity: The Workers of the World, installation view

In Solidarity: The Workers of the World, projected data view

In Solidarity: The Workers of the World, visitor interacting with globe

In Solidarity: The Workers of the World, 2013
Projector, MATLAB, sound, interactive globe with light sensor · Dimensions variable

Art Gallery of Calgary (Contemporary Calgary) — "Summer Spirit – Alternative Currency"

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PxlVision
Plexiglass mirror, flashlight, magnifying glass, slide photograph · Dimensions variable

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inVisible Persons: Projections from the Drop-In, projection detail

inVisible Persons: Projections from the Drop-In, building projection, wide view

inVisible Persons (Projections from the Drop-In and Stories from Boyle Street), 2020–2022
Digital video, large-scale building projection, documentary video

Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton Heritage Council grant, 2020

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Tactical Compassion
Practice-based research
Presenting at Upheavals — Trent University, Ontario, Nov 2026

Tactical Compassion, crossbody bag with three naloxone kits, front view worn

Tactical Compassion, crossbody bag with naloxone kits, side view worn

Tactical Compassion, crossbody bag with three naloxone kits laid flat on grass

Tactical Compassion
Social practice, mixed media

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Soft Gallery, three-television installation

Soft Gallery, 2021–2026
Independent artist-run gallery, curatorial project · 9'4" × 10' footprint, 6' ceiling height

Edmonton, Canada

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wâwâhtêwa Art Gallery, installation view

wâwâhtêwa Art Gallery, opening exhibition

wâwâhtêwa Art Gallery, 2025
Independent gallery, curatorial project · 9'4" × 10' footprint, 6' ceiling height

Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton, Canada

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Dan Zimmerman — Curriculum Vitae

He/Him · Based in Paris, France, since Aug 2026 (previously Edmonton, AB, Canada, Amiskwâcîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 Territory)

Education

2012 — BFA in Painting with Distinction, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary

Scholarships, Awards & Grants

2020 — inVisible Persons, Edmonton Heritage Council Community Investment Program Project Accelerator Grant
2017 — ACE Award of Distinction, Video Production under $30,000, Edmonton
2012 — Fourth Year Painting Award, Alberta College of Art and Design
2009 — Jason Lang Scholarship, Alberta College of Art and Design
2006 — Delta Kappa Gamma Fine Arts Scholarship, Edmonton

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2012 — "clusterf*ck," The Root Cellar Gallery Project, presented by Sled Island, Calgary
2010 — "cause=effect," The Wall Gallery, Calgary

Selected Group Exhibitions

2025 — micro snowboarding presents "SCUFF," Soft Gallery, Edmonton
2022 — A Cold Sweat III: Silence of the Sweat, Lowlands Project Space, Edmonton
2014–15 — "Atlas Sighed: The 2014–15 Calgary Biennial," Apple App Store
2013 — "YYCtoYYZ," Norman Felix Gallery, Toronto
2013 — "Summer Spirit – Alternative Currency," The Art Gallery of Calgary
2013 — "WRECK City," Calgary
2012 — The Land Art Generator Initiative Celebration and Exhibition, SOHO Gallery for Digital Art, New York City
2012 — "Louder than Words: ACAD Graduation Show," Calgary
2012 — "[ ] catalog and website launch," The Candahar (by Theo Sims), Calgary

Curation & Gallery Projects

2021–2026 — Founder & Curator, Soft Gallery, Edmonton
2025 — "birdwatching," solo exhibition by Brandy-Rose Decoine, wâwâhtêwa Art Gallery, Boyle Street Community Services
2025 — "Micro presents 'Scuff'," short film and gallery exhibition, Soft Gallery
2025 — "Everything Can Stay," film production and screening by Charlton Diaz, Soft Gallery
2025 — "night light," solo exhibition by Charlton Diaz, Soft Gallery
2024 — "Offerings Around Us," Soft Gallery group show
2024 — "If Love Could've Saved You, You Would've Lived Forever," solo exhibition by Isabelle Kuzio, Soft Gallery
2024 — "Video View," solo exhibition by Dylan Khotin-Foote, Soft Gallery
2023 — "twenty eight months," Soft Gallery alumni group show
2023 — "The Celebration," solo exhibition by Jacob Ross Dutton, Soft Gallery
2023 — "Look Out Below," solo exhibition by Evan Robinson, Soft Gallery
2023 — "Variegata," solo exhibition by Taiessa, Soft Gallery
2022 — "Disparate Meander," solo exhibition by Ryland Fortie, Soft Gallery
2022 — "Easter Eggs for Conversation," solo exhibition by Amanda Chwelos, Soft Gallery
2022 — "Bowl Cuts and 爆炸裝," solo exhibition by Vivian Han*Tat, Soft Gallery
2021 — "how many? are inside?," solo exhibition by Sarah Lynn Seburn, Soft Gallery
2021 — "World Two," solo exhibition by Max Keene, Soft Gallery

Directed & Produced Video

2022 — inVisible Persons: Stories from Boyle Street, for Boyle Street Community Services
2021 — micro: Abundance (short film)
2020 — inVisible Persons: Projections from the Drop-In, for Boyle Street Community Services
2020 — Ryland Fortie – Witches Window
2020 — International Overdose Awareness Day Video, for IOAD and Boyle Street Community Services
2018 — micro: snowboarding (short film)
2017 — Finn's Story, for Right At Home Housing Society
2017 — Bring the Thunder, for Concordia University of Edmonton (2017 ACE Award of Distinction)

Music Videos (as Don Zimmermon)

2020 — Blu Kobina, "Hooptie Loops" — premiered by booooooom.com
2019 — Space Classic, "I'm Losing It"
2019 — Jom Comyn, "Chapel of Chimes" — premiered by Exclaim.ca
2018 — Space Classic, "Not Looking for Love"

Published Work

2023 — "Style: An Exploration," with William Fraser, King Snow Magazine
2013 — "Art as an Autonomous Commodity within the Global Market," re-published in Chiaroscuro Magazine, London
2013 — Filmmaker Profile: "Kyle Thomas," Answer Print, Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers
2013 — Exhibition text for "ETUDE: Wavering Bodies" by Rachel Chaisson, Stride Gallery, Calgary
2012 — Filmmaker Profile: "Lewis Liski," Answer Print, Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers
2012 — "Art as an Autonomous Commodity within the Global Market," published by art&education
2012 — "[ ]" print and online catalog, s-q-u-a-r-e.net

Visiting Artist Lectures & Presentations

2013 — "Art for Lunch," the Art Gallery of Calgary

Features & Press

2015 — Avenue Magazine: feature spread on app Likeblockr, by Nikki Wiart
2015 — Sherwood Park & Strathcona County News: feature spread on app Likeblockr, by Krysta Martell
2015 — CBC Radio Edmonton: radio interview on app Likeblockr
2015 — Spark, CBC Radio 1: feature on app Likeblockr
2015 — CJAD 800AM Montreal: feature interview on the Barry Morgan Show, discussing app Likeblockr
2013 — Alternative Currency: full-length documentary on visual arts in Calgary