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Artworks
Daniel Arsham
Cassette Tape Future Relic 04 , 2015Plaster and broken glass4 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in
10.2 x 6.3 x 1.3 cmEdition of 500Copyright The ArtistDaniel Arsham's 'Future Relic Cassette Tape' is a compelling exploration of nostalgia, obsolescence, and the passage of time. In this artwork, Arsham takes a once-ubiquitous object from the past—the cassette...Daniel Arsham's "Future Relic Cassette Tape" is a compelling exploration of nostalgia, obsolescence, and the passage of time. In this artwork, Arsham takes a once-ubiquitous object from the past—the cassette tape—and transforms it into a futuristic relic, evoking a sense of temporal displacement and mystery.
Arsham's distinctive aesthetic, characterized by erosion and distortion, is applied to the cassette tape, giving it a weathered, fossilized appearance as if it has been unearthed from a distant future. This manipulation of form and material prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of technology and cultural artifacts. The "Future Relic Cassette Tape" serves as a poignant reminder of the rapid evolution of audio technology and the inevitable obsolescence of once-prevalent formats.
Yet, amidst the decay, there is a sense of nostalgia for the tactile experience of handling cassette tapes and the memories associated with them. Arsham's creation invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of innovation and the enduring power of human creativity. 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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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, Cassette Player Future Relic 07 , 2017
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Daniel Arsham, Keyboard Future Relic 09 , 2017
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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, Dior Relic Eroded Basketball, 2020
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Daniel Arsham, Hollow Figure, 2018
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Daniel Arsham, Future Relics 01-09: Complete Excavation Set, 2013-2018
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Daniel Arsham, Telephone Future Relic 05 Telephone, 2016
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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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