Marcus Callum

Known for infusing emotion, depth, and energy into every piece, Marcus's work has earned international recognition.

Educated at the New York Academy of Art, Marcus’s career spans the UK, Australia, and USA. His paintings blend realist portraiture with abstract expression, resonating on both personal and universal levels. Accolades such as winning the Lester Prize, the Shirley Hannan Portrait Award and three consecutive finalist placements in the Archibald Prize reflect his mastery of technique, but it’s the emotional power of his art that truly sets him apart.

Marcus believes art can shift the energy of a room, inspire connection, and bring a sense of calm and beauty into everyday life. His paintings - whether striking portraits or vibrant abstracts - are crafted with intention to transform your space into a sanctuary of meaning and inspiration.

2015 New York Academy of Art, New York
2014 National Art School, Sydney, NSW
2014 New York Academy of Art, New York (Dame Joan Sutherland Scholarship)
2014 Art Students League, New York (Dame Joan Sutherland Scholarship)
2009 Diploma of Fine Art, Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, NSW
2009 Sir William Dobell Scholarship, Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, NSW

2021 Iconic, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, USA
2021 Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art's International Biennial Portrait Competition, USA
2020 Ethereal Epiphany, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020 Ad Art Show, The Oculus, World Trade Center, New York
2020 Looking Up Looking Forward, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020 Razor's Edge, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020 Lethbridge Art Award, Brisbane, QLD
2020 Light Correlations, 33 Contemporary, Chicago
2020 Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition, York Art Gallery, UK
2019 Accessible Art Fair, BOZAR, Brussels, Belgium
2018 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize Exhibition, Bega, NSW
2018 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Exhibition, Sydney and national tour
2016 Justin Miller Art, Autumn Exhibition, Sydney, NSW
2016 Tribeca Ball, New York Academy of Art, New York
2015 Black Swan Portrait Prize Exhibition, Perth, WA
2015 Mosman Art Prize, Sydney, NSW
2015 Justin Miller Art, Winter Exhibition, Sydney, NSW
2014 Eutick Memorial Still Life Exhibition, Coffs Harbour, NSW
2014 Portrait Artists Australia, Embassy of Australia, Washington DC
2013 Tatersalls Landscape Prize Exhibition, Brisbane, QLD
2013 Mosman Art Prize, Sydney, NSW
2013 Archibald Prize Exhibition, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney and regional tour
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