American artist Daniel Arsham has opened a comprehensive solo exhibition, titled “TIME FOLD,” at Perrotin London, spanning nearly two decades of his sculptural, painting, and paper-based practice.
Centering on his signature concept of “fictional archaeology,” the showcase reimagines classical icons and contemporary everyday tools as mineralized relics recovered from a speculative future. Highlight pieces include the Grey Selenite Eroded Bust of Zeus alongside a monumental, two-meter-tall Bronze Eroded Bust of Pericles displayed in the adjacent Claridge’s lobby. For the first time, Arsham also reveals five archival gouache drawings created between 2007 and 2010, offering rare insight into the architectural and geometric foundations behind his iconic erosion aesthetic.
Collapsing the distance between past, present, and future, the exhibition underscores Arsham’s sustained meditation on material decay, deep geological time, and cultural memory.
Drop Info Box:
- Name: Daniel Arsham “TIME FOLD” Exhibition
- Colorway / Edition: Solo Exhibition / Historical & New Works
- Retail Price: Free Admission / Artwork Pricing Upon Request
- Release Date: June 4 – August 8, 2026
- Where to Buy: Perrotin London
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the term “fictional archaeology” mean in Daniel Arsham’s work?
A: It refers to Arsham’s practice of transforming modern and classical artifacts using geological crystals, imagining how today’s objects would appear if excavated in a distant future.
Q: Are there early archival works on view in the “TIME FOLD” exhibition?
A: Yes, the exhibition debuts five previously unseen gouache drawings on mylar from the artist’s 2007–2010 private archives.
