Civilization (Megaplex)
In Civilization (Megaplex), Brambilla constructs a vertical video scroll depicting an endless ascent from hell to heaven. Populated by hundreds of characters and scenes sampled from Hollywood cinema, the work reimagines religious iconography through a pop-culture lens. This continuous loop invites reflection on the interplay between morality, aspiration, and the spectacle of modern media.
3D HD video, color, sound, 3:00s, loop
Part of the Megaplex series of video collages, with Evolution, Creation, Heaven’s Gate and King Size.
Exhibitions and screenings
2024–2025 Fotografiska Berlin
Berlin, Germany
2022 Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Lille, France
2015 L’inconscient Pictòric
Fundació Sorigué
Barcelona, Spain
2015 Moving Image Itineraries: From LOOP to SCREEN
Kulturhuset
Stockholm, Sweden
2012 Nuit Blanche
Toronto City Hall Rotunda
Toronto, Canada
2010 Alcalá 31
Madrid, Spain
2010 Les Rencontres Internationales
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Berlin, Germany
2009 Impakt Festival
Utrecht, Netherlands
2008 The Standard Hotel (permanent installation)
New York, New York
2008 Living the Dream
Christopher Grimes Gallery
Santa Monica, California
Selected Press
The Hollywood Reporter
L.A.’s Must-See Art Shows: Schwarzenegger as God and Hollywood Trophy Wives
Wallpaper
Double team: Jenny Holzer and Marco Brambilla open shows across Ibiza
Fast Company
The Standard Hotel’s Stunning Video Collage of Heaven and Hell
