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Daniel Arsham, Telephone Future Relic 05 Telephone, 2016

Daniel Arsham

Telephone Future Relic 05 Telephone, 2016
Plaster and broken glass
9 x 8 1/2 x 5 in
22.9 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm
Edition of 500
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$ 4,500.00
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Daniel Arsham's 'Future Relic Telephone' is a captivating piece that reimagines the classic telephone as a relic from a speculative future. Arsham's work often explores themes of time, technology, and...
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Daniel Arsham's "Future Relic Telephone" is a captivating piece that reimagines the classic telephone as a relic from a speculative future. Arsham's work often explores themes of time, technology, and nostalgia, and the "Future Relic Telephone" is no exception. In this artwork, the telephone—a once-ubiquitous symbol of communication and connectivity—is transformed into an enigmatic artifact, evoking a sense of temporal displacement and mystery.

Arsham's signature aesthetic, characterized by erosion and distortion, imbues the telephone with a weathered, fossilized appearance, as if it has been unearthed from the depths of time. This manipulation of form and material prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of technology and the passage of time. The "Future Relic Telephone" serves as a poignant reminder of the rapid evolution of communication technology and the inevitable obsolescence of once-cutting-edge devices.

Yet, amidst the decay, there is a sense of nostalgia for the tactile experience of using a traditional telephone, evoking memories of a bygone era in the digital age. Arsham's creation invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of innovation and the enduring power of human imagination. Through this reinterpretation of a familiar object, Arsham prompts us to contemplate the ways in which technology shapes our lives and the ways in which our relationship with it evolves over time.

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