DESIGNER TOY

Astronaut Eroded

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About this Artist

New York based artist Daniel Arsham straddles the line between art, architecture and performance. Raised in Miami, Arsham attended the Cooper Union in New York City where he received the Gelman Trust Fellowship Award in 2003. Architecture is a prevalent subject throughout his work; environments with eroded walls and stairs going nowhere, landscapes where nature overrides structures, and a general sense of playfulness within existing architecture. Arsham makes architecture do things it is not supposed to do, mining everyday experience for opportunities to confuse and confound our expectations of space and form. Simple yet paradoxical gestures dominate his sculptural work: a façade that appears to billow in the wind, a figure wrapped up in the surface of a wall, a contemporary object cast in volcanic ash as if it was found on some future archeological site. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components. Billionaire Boys Club & ICECREAM was founded by Pharrell Williams in partnership with NIGO® in 2003. We are globally recognized apparel and accessories brand whose blend of streetwear and luxury has influenced countless pockets of fashion, music design and culture. The name Billionaire Boys Club was ideated with an irony meant to provoke thought. We are perpetually focused more on originality and authentic self-expression than the direct financial implications of our name. We challenge our community to perceive wealth in humanity, compassion, creativity and curiosity. As the brand has morphed to continually lead and define fashion, its aspirational mantra highlights a brand perpetually focused on embracing originality and self, hence "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not the pocket.”

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  • Released date Dec 1, 2023
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  • Height 12.00"
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