Daniel Arsham is an artist whose work blends sculpture, architecture, performance, and design into a singular vision shaped by time, memory, and material experimentation. His now-iconic “eroded” aesthetic—artifacts rendered as if excavated from the future—has become a signature visual language that speaks to impermanence, nostalgia, and transformation. Born in Cleveland and raised in Miami, Arsham became the youngest artist ever to work with legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham. His work is in the collections of the world‘s most acclaimed museums and he has collaborated with major brands from Dior to Adidas.
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“This guy for me–forget about it. His work makes you pay attention to humanity.”
– Pharrell Williams, Grammy-winning Musician, Producer, Songwriter, Designer
“Pure artistry.”
– GUNNA, Musician & Producer
“I was immediately moved by the humanity of his work.”
– Juliette Lewis, Actress
“The cassettes, the VHS, the Walkmans, these were things that made us who we are as artists. His way of preserving that, and immortalizing what it is, is why I love his work.”
– Usher, Musician, Actor, and Entrepreneur
“Daniel’s work captivates with its vision, but it’s who he is, generous, grounded, and deeply human that stays with you.”
– Cedric Grolet, Pastry Chef
“This book is rooted in authenticity, driven by feeling. Inspires the next generation to create with purpose and courage.”
– Nobu Matsuhisa, Chef and Restaurateur
“He doesn’t just contribute, he elevates and shifts the perspective. He makes what we know already feel new.”
– Fabolous, Musician and Performer
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