# Art museum exhibit spotlights Marcel Duchamp's influence on Isaiah Zagar

> Philadelphia Museum of Art opens retrospective on Marcel Duchamp, highlighting his impact on mosaicist Isaiah Zagar's work.
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- Published: 2026-10-09T20:02:57.944+00:00
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## New PMA exhibit opens
Philadelphia Museum of Art opens retrospective on Marcel Duchamp, the artist who inspired Philadelphia mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
## Duchamp's Philadelphia connection
Philadelphia holds the world's largest collection of Marcel Duchamp's works through the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
## Zagar's Duchamp tribute
Isaiah Zagar referenced Marcel Duchamp's 'The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, Even' in his mosaic at Magic Gardens.
## Duchamp's 'Fountain' replica
The Philadelphia Museum of Art includes reproductions of Duchamp's 'Fountain', a urinal he signed as 'R. Mutt' in 1917.
## Zagar's Magic Gardens mosaic
Zagar added the text 'L.H.O.O.Q.' to the glass and tile above the first window of Magic Gardens.
## Duchamp's influence on art
Marcel Duchamp's work influenced Philadelphia's mosaicist Isaiah Zagar through his use of repurposed materials and mixed-media pieces.
## Exhibit details
The exhibit features Duchamp's 'readymades' and includes early sketches of his 'Large Glass' piece.
## Exhibit closing date
The PMA exhibit closes on January 31, 2027, after showcasing Duchamp's work for the public.
## Curator's perspective
Curator Matthew Affron noted Duchamp did not have a preplanned approach to changing 20th century art.
## Duchamp's legacy
Duchamp's influence spans seven decades, including Cubism, Dada, and surrealism, with lasting impact on modern art.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Museum of Art's new exhibit features Marcel Duchamp's 'readymades' and how they influenced Philadelphia mosaicist Isaiah Zagar's public art.