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Overview
Art needs to be a little dangerous
Daniel Arsham is an American contemporary artist born on September 8, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is widely recognized for his multidisciplinary practice that spans sculpture, architecture, and film. Arsham's work often explores themes of archaeology, time, and the intersection of art and architecture.
Arsham studied at the Cooper Union in New York City, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003. He has gained prominence for his unique approach to sculpture, using materials such as crushed crystal, volcanic ash, and other unconventional mediums. His creations often depict eroded and decayed everyday objects, creating a sense of a future archaeology.
In addition to his solo work, Daniel Arsham is known for collaborations with other artists and institutions. He co-founded the design and architecture collective Snarkitecture in 2008, working on projects that blur the boundaries between art and architecture.
Arsham's art has been exhibited globally, and he has received widespread acclaim for his innovative and thought-provoking contributions to contemporary art. His work has been featured in solo exhibitions at prominent institutions, and he continues to be a significant figure in the contemporary art scene.
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Works
Daniel Arsham
Bronze Eroded Basketball, 2019Cast bronze with resin crate13 x 13 x 13 in
33 x 33 x 33 cmSeries: Edition of 99Copyright The Artist\ Daniel Arsham's eroded basketball is a striking example of his unique artistic approach, which blends elements of sculpture, archaeology, and pop culture. Arsham's fascination with the concept of time...\
Daniel Arsham's eroded basketball is a striking example of his unique artistic approach, which blends elements of sculpture, archaeology, and pop culture. Arsham's fascination with the concept of time and decay is vividly showcased in this work, where he takes a mundane object like a basketball and transforms it into a captivating artifact. Through a meticulous process, Arsham meticulously crafts the illusion of erosion and deterioration, giving the basketball a weathered, fossilized appearance. This distortion of familiar objects prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of reality and the passage of time. By juxtaposing the enduring symbol of a basketball with the ephemeral qualities of erosion, Arsham challenges us to contemplate the fragility of the world around us and our place within it.
