
Daniel Arsham
Keyboard Future Relic 09 , 2017
White plaster and glass fragments
26 x 3 1/8 x 9 in
66 x 8 x 23 cm
66 x 8 x 23 cm
Edition of 500
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$ 3,500.00
Guy Hepner - Daniel Arsham, Keyboard Future Relic 09 , 2017
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Daniel Arsham's 'Future Relic Keyboard' is a captivating reinterpretation of a familiar everyday object, exploring themes of time, memory, and technological evolution. Arsham's signature aesthetic, characterized by erosion and distortion,...
Daniel Arsham's "Future Relic Keyboard" is a captivating reinterpretation of a familiar everyday object, exploring themes of time, memory, and technological evolution. Arsham's signature aesthetic, characterized by erosion and distortion, is applied to the keyboard, transforming it into a relic from a speculative future. The once-familiar keys and buttons are rendered in a weathered, fossilized state, as if they have been unearthed from the depths of time. Through this manipulation of form and material, Arsham prompts viewers to reconsider their relationship with technology and the passage of time. The "Future Relic Keyboard" serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of human creations and the relentless march of progress. Yet, amidst the decay, there is a sense of nostalgia for the familiar tactile experience of typing, evoking memories of a simpler era in the digital age. Arsham's creation invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of innovation and obsolescence, while also prompting us to contemplate the enduring power of human ingenuity.
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