The mix-medium bust is inspired by the artist’s bronze eroded Venus of Arles sculpture, currently on display at The Landmark (All photos: Tiffany & Co)
Collaborations are always exciting, for they bring together diverse creative perspectives and exclusivity that often result in fresh and innovative creations.
Tiffany & Co joins forces with Daniel Arsham, a New York-based artist whose practice spans fine art, architecture, performance and films, to unveil a stunning limited-edition T1 bracelet and a bust inspired by the latter’s bronze-eroded Venus of Arles sculpture that is currently on display at The Landmark, New York City.
This artistic celebration, which marks Tiffany’s 186th anniversary, manifests in 186 custom T1 bracelets in 18-carat white gold, dotted with 74 tsavorites and 105 diamonds each. Arsham’s “future relics” aesthetic breathes life into the sculpture, intertwining contemporary objects with an imagined future, as refl ected in the hand-applied patina in Tiffany Blue.
The creation is a result of the artist’s visit to the Louvre’s archives where he was drawn to the statue, which dates back to the 1st century. The sculpture was first featured at the Tiffany & Co Vision & Virtuosity exhibition in 2022 at the Saatchi gallery in London.
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“The amalgamated bust of Venus of Arles brings together multiple Tiffany elements to tell a cohesive story about heritage, craftsmanship and artistry — all of which are very much part of the brand’s identity,” says Arsham. “There is the reference to the sculpture on display at The Landmark, and there is the tsavorite T1 bracelet, which one discovers upon opening the sculpture.” The vibrant hue of the green gemstone, introduced in 1974, echoes the sculpture’s patina and the Arsham Studio colour.
Encased in a bespoke Tiffany Blue art-handling crate with metal hardware, the bust holding the T1 bracelet comes with dual-branded white handling gloves. This extraordinary set that encapsulates art, heritage and fortitude is perfect for connoisseurs to embrace the fusion of Tiffany’s timeless elegance and Arsham’s avant-garde vision.
This article first appeared on Dec 11, 2023 in The Edge Malaysia.
