DANIEL ARSHAM


BIOGRAPHY

Daniel Arsham, born in 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio, is an American contemporary artist whose work blends architecture, sculpture, performance, and conceptual art. Raised in Miami and educated at The Cooper Union in New York City, Arsham is known for his exploration of time, decay, and nostalgia through meticulously crafted "future relics" that reimagine everyday objects as archaeological artifacts.

Key milestones in his career include:

  • Co-founding Snarkitecture, a collaborative design studio operating at the intersection of art and architecture.
  • Creating the ongoing series Future Relic, which imagines contemporary items eroded as if discovered centuries later.
  • Collaborating with brands and institutions such as Dior, Porsche, Rimowa, Pokémon, and the NBA.

  • Arsham's work is exhibited worldwide and collected by major institutions. His cross-disciplinary practice makes him one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation. For more on his journey, visit his Wikipedia page.


    STYLE AND WORK

    Daniel Arsham’s work is characterized by its minimal palette, crystalline textures, and the poetic juxtaposition of familiar forms with geological processes. He casts sneakers, cameras, gaming consoles, and classical statues as if eroded by time, transforming pop culture into archaeological relics of the future.

    Defining aspects of his style include:

  • Mediums: Cast sculpture (plaster, crystal, volcanic ash), installation, architecture, performance, and design.
  • Themes: Time, memory, obsolescence, transformation, and speculative archaeology.
  • Influences: Classical antiquity, science fiction, minimalism, and the interplay between permanence and impermanence.

  • Among his most iconic works are:

  • Future Relic (film and sculpture series)
  • Fictional Archaeology (eroded classical sculptures)
  • Hourglass and Crystal Eroded Pokémon series
  • Collaborations with Snarkitecture and performance artists like Merce Cunningham

  • Daniel Arsham's practice continues to expand across disciplines and continents, questioning the nature of art, memory, and time itself. To explore more, visit his official website.

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