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Daniel Arsham Venus of Arles 1st Century B.C., from Eroded Classics For Sale

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Daniel Arsham - Venus of Arles 1st Century B.C., from Eroded Classics, 2020, Silkscreen

Venus of Arles 1st Century B.C., from Eroded Classics, 2020

Silkscreen

18 x 24 in 45.7 x 61 cm

About this work

Daniel Arsham's "Venus of Arles" refers to his reinterpretation or artistic exploration of the Venus of Arles, an ancient Roman marble statue depicting the goddess Venus (or Aphrodite in Greek mythology). The original Venus of Arles, dating back to the 1st century BCE, is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Arsham is known for his contemporary reinterpretations of classical and historical artworks, often infusing them with his distinctive aesthetic and materials. Without specific imagery or context for Arsham's interpretation of the Venus of Arles, it's challenging to provide a detailed description. However, it's likely that his version would involve a modern twist on the classical sculpture, potentially incorporating elements of erosion, distortion, or unconventional materials to evoke a sense of temporal ambiguity or reinterpretation of the original artwork. Arsham's reinterpretations of classical sculptures often prompt viewers to reconsider familiar objects and themes through a contemporary lens, inviting contemplation of the intersection between past and present, permanence and impermanence, and the enduring relevance of ancient art in today's society.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2020
Medium
Silkscreen
Edition
Edition of 99
Venus of Arles 1st Century B.C., from Eroded Classics

About Daniel Arsham

Daniel Arsham

Market Performance

Daniel Arsham commands one of the most enthusiastic collector bases in contemporary art, with primary market releases frequently selling out within minutes and works achieving significant premiums in the secondary market. His fictional archaeologies — eroded sculptures of familiar cultural objects — are sought globally, with strong auction results at Phillips, Christie's, and Sotheby's. His collaborations with brands including Adidas, Dior, Porsche, and Pokémon have expanded his cultural reach while maintaining his artistic identity. Limited-edition prints and small-scale sculptures offer entry points into his practice, while large unique works and site-specific installations command substantial six-figure valuations.

Life and Practice

Born in 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio, Daniel Arsham studied architecture at the Cooper Union in New York, where his interest in the relationship between time, objects, and material crystallized. He co-founded the multidisciplinary design studio Snarkitecture with Alex Mustonen and has built a prolific studio practice encompassing sculpture, architecture, performance, and film. His signature aesthetic — objects and figures partially consumed by geological erosion — imagines a future archaeology of the present. Cars, telephones, cameras, sneakers, and cultural icons are cast in minerals including selenite, quartz, pyrite, and volcanic ash, appearing as though excavated from some impossible ruin.

Series Overview

Arsham's major bodies of work include his Fictional Archaeology series, in which everyday objects are rendered in crystal, selenite, and volcanic ash as if centuries old. His Eroded series applies this treatment to art historical references and cultural icons. His Future Relics editions — collaborative releases with specific brands — have become some of the most coveted objects in contemporary collecting. More recently, his Hourglass series and large-scale architectural interventions have expanded his formal range.

Museum Collections

Arsham's work is held in significant institutional and private collections internationally, including the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. He has produced major public installations and has been featured at major international art fairs including Art Basel and Frieze.

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