
Daniel Arsham
29.5 x 4.4 x 6.3 cm
In this artwork, the mobile phone—a symbol of communication, connectivity, and technological advancement—is transformed into an enigmatic artifact, evoking a sense of mystery and nostalgia. Arsham's manipulation of form and material gives the mobile phone a weathered, fossilized appearance, as if it has been unearthed from the depths of time.
Through this reinterpretation, Arsham prompts viewers to reconsider their relationship with technology and the passage of time. The "Future Relic Mobile Phone" serves as a reminder of the rapid evolution of communication technology and the transient nature of human creations. Yet, amidst the decay, there is a sense of nostalgia for the tactile experience of using a mobile phone and the memories associated with it.
Arsham's creation invites us to reflect on the ways in which technology shapes our lives and the ways in which our relationship with it evolves over time. It encourages contemplation of the intersection between past, present, and future, and the enduring allure of human innovation.
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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, Cassette Tape Future Relic 04 , 2015
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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, Clock Future Relic 03