Daniel Arsham - “An Invitation to Rethink Your Position in Time”

Daniel Arsham is one of the most commercially and conceptually ambitious artists alive, whose work asks a question that will stop you in your tracks: how will today be viewed a thousand years in the future? His work, often exploring decay and fictional archaeology, utilizes materials like crystal and volcanic ash to make modern objects appear ancient. His new book, Future Relic, is unlike anything you'll read this year: part memoir, part business manual for artists, built from decades of moving between gallery walls and global brand collaborations to personal projects, like his new cafe in Dubai. In this episode, he and host Alexandra Fairweather sit down on one of John Chamberlain's couches for a conversation that invites you to rethink your position in time.Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrafairweather/ Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/danielarsham/?hl=en Stay up-to-date with the John Chamberlain Estate:Follow the John Chamberlain Estate: https://www.instagram.com/johnchamberlainestate/ To learn more about the work and mission of the John Chamberlain Estate, visit: https://www.john-chamberlain.com/ Media inquiries: chamberlain@dadagoldberg.comTune in to episodes of ON THE COUCH via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you prefer to stream.---------------Timestamps: 00:27 Introductions01:33 How Daniel got into art02:20 Chamberlain’s photography 03:47 Growing up in Miami04:54 Moving to NYC and attending art school05:35 Navigating your art career post-grad06:15 Daniel’s first international gallery show08:10 Working in stage design12:43 Mentorship and writing a book13:32 Navigating the business side of art 17:06 Daniel’s recent projects and travels18:37 How Daniel got into motorsports 19:07 Letting the art speak for itself + leaving a legacy21:11 Collaborating with athletes 22:40 Daniel’s Saturday morning ritual 24:32 Origin story of Daniel’s Bonsai speaker25:20 Using AI in the artistic process 26:16 Daniel’s cafe in Dubai28:20 Chamberlain’s stolen artwork 28:50 Daniel’s new obsession with golf30:47 Lightning-round begins31:17 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.