Daniel Arsham 🇺🇸 New York • Eroded Future Relic

[docean]

Didn't know we could buy 2, I would've snagged another

[Wearology]

Congratulation to Daniel Arsham for selling out Relic 8.
It was a nice size edition of 500 and based on the large size of the sculpture and the fact it sold out so quickly - it seems the asking price was fair as well.
I look forward to Relic 9 - which will be his next and final piece in the series.

[greeceboy]

This art is lazy to me.

[caruso]

Sept 9, 2017 14:20:58 GMT 1 greeceboy said:

This art is lazy to me.

Agreed.

[Art Fan 2011]

Absolute rubbish imho - sell for cost and get your money back whilst you can....

[caruso]

Sept 9, 2017 14:28:53 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

Absolute rubbish imho - sell for cost and get your money back whilst you can....

Whoever was stupid enough to buy it in the first place won't understand that.
You can probably pick it up in 5 years for half the release price.

[mose]

Sept 9, 2017 14:20:58 GMT 1 greeceboy said:

This art is lazy to me.

I might not go that far, but I would say it is not original.

For instance:






Christian Marclay, Boneyard, 1990
750 hydrostone cast receivers

This work is currently on display at Paula Cooper Gallery in NYC.  And the whole concept is about the phone serving as a relic, done 27 years ago.

[Dive Jedi]

Sept 9, 2017 14:34:39 GMT 1 caruso said:

Sept 9, 2017 14:28:53 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

Absolute rubbish imho - sell for cost and get your money back whilst you can....

Whoever was stupid enough to buy it in the first place won't understand that.
You can probably pick it up in 5 years for half the release price.

That's what they said about Invader 5 years ago

[Villain Dillon]

Sept 9, 2017 15:12:59 GMT 1 Dive Jedi said:

Sept 9, 2017 14:34:39 GMT 1 caruso said:

Whoever was stupid enough to buy it in the first place won't understand that.
You can probably pick it up in 5 years for half the release price.

That's what they said about Invader 5 years ago

Only thing I'll say about this is that Invader has had legit street cred for 20+ years...an OG in the scene and still anonymous.

[caruso]

Sept 9, 2017 15:12:59 GMT 1 Dive Jedi said:

Sept 9, 2017 14:34:39 GMT 1 caruso said:

Whoever was stupid enough to buy it in the first place won't understand that.
You can probably pick it up in 5 years for half the release price.

That's what they said about Invader 5 years ago

Let's resume this conversation in 5 years then.

[Inknart]

Sept 9, 2017 15:16:08 GMT 1 Villain Dillon said:

Sept 9, 2017 15:12:59 GMT 1 Dive Jedi said:

That's what they said about Invader 5 years ago

Only thing I'll say about this is that Invader has had legit street cred for 20+ years...an OG in the scene and still anonymous.

I can't stand Daniel Arsham. Just listening to the guy talk makes me cringe. He sounds completely self absorbed. 

[chads008]

Good interview here

[touchdowntodd]

Dislike the flip

I do like Arsham, and gladly bought this. Huge piece, and far better value than previous. I now own 5,6,7, and 8.. wish I had gotten in earlier to have them all

Imho in person they're great, amazingly packaged, and he makes enough for a lot of people to enjoy.

Unsure why people think there's no "value" here. Between himself and snarkitechture, his hand is in some very big things and only growing. The first few relics sell much higher than retail, and it's rare to ever find one at retail unless new release. In 5 years will these be 5k each? No ... but they'll be collectible imo. Especially when 1 offs sell at 10-20k rather quickly, and the "relic" series is soon to be over


Since people dislike, and think there's no value. . . . Find me a 1, 2, 3 , and 4 at retail, I'll take them right now

[.dappy]

... £5k gosh!

[kendo]

The negativity from members is surprising but not unexpected as unfortunately this seems to become the norm recently! Don't like the art, don't like artist - fair enough, we all have different tastes.

To compare an artist to eBay listings is laughable - there are genuine members who buy what they like regardless!

A little self restraint & research goes a long way before forming opinions but each to their own!

[docean]

Sept 9, 2017 14:28:53 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

Absolute rubbish imho - sell for cost and get your money back whilst you can....

Comments like this are absolute rubbish imho.

Do you know anything about the guy?  why he makes the pieces he does?  

I think Arsham has an incredible story.  His home destroyed as a kid during hurricane Andrew in FL.  Seeing that destruction led him to view the world in a different way, seeing things as they once will be, not as they are now.  Making the audience remember that even material possessions aren't as permanent as we regard them to be.

In addition to all of that he's colorblind, so his work tends to stay in grey scale.  (with the help of newly designed glasses) he was able to see color recently and while he loves it, he finds it almost distracting, so doesn't wear the glasses often, nor make many works of color.

[docean]

Sept 9, 2017 14:20:58 GMT 1 greeceboy said:

This art is lazy to me.

This comment is lazy to me.

[Pavoni]

Daniel Arsham is a worthwhile artist, and this boombox is one of the best of the Relic series.

No ca$h for this as paying off other purchases, release inconvenient Japan time, but would like to have this FR 08 some day.

[sfnyc]

Any recommendations in terms of displays for the "Radio" relic? Thinking of putting it on black wood inside a plexi box... but really not sure yet.

[nobokov]

Sept 16, 2017 15:32:01 GMT 1 sfnyc said:

Any recommendations in terms of displays for the "Radio" relic? Thinking of putting it on black wood inside a plexi box... but really not sure yet.

I'd just display it without any protection. It kind of looks awkward in a museum plexibox from photos I've seen of the relics and what's an archeological find without a bit of dust?

[kendo]

Mine turned up out the blue after an initial tracking email which hadn't updated! It arrived in one piece but unfortunately the box less so - not that surprising as it's quite heavy! It's a really cool and substantial piece, you'll not be disappointed if you did decide to go for one!

[bbperez1]

    Hello Forum,


I know I will more than likely catch some heat from this post but I am willing to take the criticism if it means helping a fellow collector out.


I recently acquired a third Daniel Arsham Future Relic 08.. I sold one to a forum member upon release and now I am in possession of another. I have seen these currently trending upwards on eBay and I would like to offer it a forum member at cost plus shipping. The last one I sold was sent via USPS and it arrived safely in its original packaging. Although, the weight of the relic itself made it expensive to ship, roughly it was $50.


Now, if anyone is interested the last one I sold was for around $1050 or so.. The cheapest one on eBay is currently $1350 obo. Please let me know if anyone is interested. I can send pictures to any potential buyers or skeptics of the relic. Mine is open and displayed the other is still sealed awaiting a new home..


Thank you.

-B

[nobokov]

Sept 28, 2017 5:19:20 GMT 1 bbperez1 said:

    Hello Forum,


I know I will more than likely catch some heat from this post but I am willing to take the criticism if it means helping a fellow collector out.


I recently acquired a third Daniel Arsham Future Relic 08.. I sold one to a forum member upon release and now I am in possession of another. I have seen these currently trending upwards on eBay and I would like to offer it a forum member at cost plus shipping. The last one I sold was sent via USPS and it arrived safely in its original packaging. Although, the weight of the relic itself made it expensive to ship, roughly it was $50.


Now, if anyone is interested the last one I sold was for around $1050 or so.. The cheapest one on eBay is currently $1350 obo. Please let me know if anyone is interested. I can send pictures to any potential buyers or skeptics of the relic. Mine is open and displayed the other is still sealed awaiting a new home..


Thank you.

-B

Very helpful of you. Glwts. It's a great piece.

[Catman 74]

Pmed

[bbperez1]

Just an update. I've had a lot of interest in the piece but no takers due to shipping. Just as a note to London buyers who are interested the piece weighs roughly 30lbs and shipping estimate is roughly $150 for the 5-10 day shipping option.

[hoolz]

Bump....New price on Arsham FR. Cheers.

[bbperez1]

what exactly is still available from this thread? I saw a lot of updates and sales.

[hoolz]

Sept 28, 2017 22:27:44 GMT 1 bbperez1 said:

what exactly is still available from this thread? I saw a lot of updates and sales.

LOL. Sorry, there's loads of waffle on this recycled thread.

Just the Arsham camera for sale @ £650 ish.

Os Gem, Dface sold.

As for the Kaws, I just gave up in the end :-0

Cheers.

[bbperez1]

Bump

[resinated1]

It is a beautiful piece in person, I received mine a few days ago. The size is impressive.