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:   / alexandrafairweather   Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/danielarsha... Stay up-to-date with the John Chamberlain Estate: Follow the John Chamberlain Estate:   / johnchamberlainestate   To learn more about the work and mission of the John Chamberlain Estate, visit: https://www.john-chamberlain.com/ Media inquiries: chamberlain@dadagoldberg.com Tune in to episodes of ON THE COUCH via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you prefer to stream. #artist #sculpture #DanielArsham #artistlife #johnchamberlain #johnchamberlainestate #miami #nycart #aiart --------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions 01:33 How Daniel got into art 02:20 Chamberlain’s photography 03:47 Growing up in Miami 04:54 Moving to NYC and attending art school 05:35 Navigating your art career post-grad 06:15 Daniel’s first international gallery show 08:10 Working in stage design 12:43 Mentorship and writing a book 13:32 Navigating the business side of art 17:06 Daniel’s recent projects and travels 18:37 How Daniel got into motorsports 19:07 Letting the art speak for itself + leaving a legacy 21:11 Collaborating with athletes 22:40 Daniel’s Saturday morning ritual 24:32 Origin story of Daniel’s Bonsai speaker 25:20 Using AI in the artistic process 26:16 Daniel’s cafe in Dubai 28:20 Chamberlain’s stolen artwork 28:50 Daniel’s new obsession with golf 30:47 Lightning-round begins 31:17 Outro