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Artworks
Daniel Arsham
Cassette Player Future Relic 07 , 2017White plaster and glass fragments5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in
14 x 14 x 12 cmEdition of 500Copyright The ArtistDaniel Arsham's "Future Relics" series offers a thought-provoking glimpse into a speculative future, where familiar objects are transformed into artifacts of a bygone era. Renowned for his exploration of archaeology and time, Arsham crafts meticulously detailed sculptures that appear weathered and eroded, as though unearthed from the sands of time. Each artwork in the series captures the essence of contemporary objects – from cameras to telephones to sneakers – frozen in a state of decay, hinting at a future where these once ubiquitous items have become relics of a distant past. Through his innovative use of materials such as volcanic ash and crystal, Arsham imbues his sculptures with a haunting beauty, inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the fragility of human creations. "Future Relics" challenges our perceptions of temporality and invites us to reflect on the legacy we leave behind in an ever-evolving world.Daniel Arsham's "Future Relic Cassette Player" is a thought-provoking exploration of nostalgia, obsolescence, and the passage of time. As a contemporary artist fascinated by the intersection of art, archaeology, and pop culture, Arsham often creates pieces that reimagine familiar objects in unexpected ways. In the case of the "Future Relic Cassette Player," Arsham takes an iconic piece of technology from the past and envisions it as a relic from the future. Through his meticulous craftsmanship, Arsham imbues the cassette player with a weathered, eroded aesthetic, as if it has been unearthed after centuries of burial. This distortion of time and familiarity prompts viewers to reflect on the rapid evolution of technology and the transient nature of human creations. By transforming the cassette player into a futuristic artifact, Arsham invites us to contemplate the enduring legacy of analog technology in an increasingly digital world, while also evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
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Daniel Arsham, R2D2, 2023
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Daniel Arsham, Brillo Box, 2020
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Daniel Arsham, Falling Clock, 2021
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Daniel Arsham, Eroded Clock, 202
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Daniel Arsham, Dior Relic Eroded Basketball, 2020
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Daniel Arsham, Hollow Figure, 2018
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Daniel Arsham, Radio Future Relic 08, 2017
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Daniel Arsham, Crystallized Mew Card, 2021
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Daniel Arsham, Keyboard Future Relic 09 , 2017
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Daniel Arsham, Polaroid Future Relic 06 , 2016
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Daniel Arsham, 35 mm Camera Future Relic 02 , 2014
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Daniel Arsham, Mobile Phone Future Relic 01, 2013
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Daniel Arsham, Clock Future Relic 03
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Daniel Arsham, Telephone Future Relic 05 Telephone, 2016
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Daniel Arsham, Cassette Tape Future Relic 04 , 2015
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Daniel Arsham, Future Relics 01-09: Complete Excavation Set, 2013-2018
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