Daniel Arsham exhibition in Paris: discover 20 years of collaboration with Emmanuel Perrotin

Daniel Arsham, the star ofcontemporary art, and Emmanuel Perrotin, the renowned gallerist, have already shared two decades of collaboration. Today, we're invited to immerse ourselves in this exceptional artistic adventure at Galerie Perrotin, until October 7, 2023. Discover this anniversary exhibition, combining the erosion of time and the brilliance of art, where astonishing works such as the half-disfigured Venus, seemingly eroded by crystal tumors, come together.

The talented Daniel Arsham, known for his ability to blend eras through various art forms, whether sculpture, painting, video or drawing, awaits us until October 7 at Galerie Perrotin for an event exhibition retracing 20 years of collaboration.

Daniel Arsham is a jack-of-all-trades. Whether sculpture, painting, video or drawing, each piece is imbued with an aura of eternity. His icons of consumer society, which he transforms into petrified fossils, testify to this ability to fuse past, present and future. Among his most striking works is a"Venus de Milo" riddled with shards of blue calcite.

It's no coincidence that the likes of Merce Cunningham, Bob Wilson and Pharrell Williams have collaborated with Arsham. Did you know that Arsham recreated Pharrell Williams' first synthesizer from volcanic ash?

This celebration would not be complete without mentioning the genesis of this collaboration between artist and gallerist. Twenty years ago, Emmanuel Perrotin, with his sharp eye, spotted this unique talent from Cleveland. It was the start of a fruitful relationship that has transformed the contemporary art landscape.

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The "20 Years / 20 Ans" exhibition is an artistic treasure trove combining paintings, works on paper, sculptures in geological materials, and even life-size architectural inventions. It includes a collaboration with the Star Wars universe, where iconic figures undergo his signature erosion, reminiscent of relics from a fictional archaeology. Added to this are textured paintings reminiscent of Renaissancemasterpieces, sketches on hotel stationery and other breathtaking innovations.

Daniel Arsham highlights brands and everyday elements, just as Andy Warhol, an artist often criticized in his day, did. The fact that Arsham is now compared to such a legend shows the extent of his impact on contemporary art.

In short, this exhibition is a rare opportunity to discover the world of an exceptional artist, and to understand the depth of his collaboration with a gallerist as visionary asEmmanuel Perrotin. This is one free exhibition you'd be wrong to miss. After all, it's not every day you get to celebrate 20 years of artistic excellence.