Delphine & Romain Class

In 2021, the American artist Daniel Arsham unveiled a singular work: the Eroded Surfboard, a sculptural surfboard that sits at the intersection of contemporary art, design, and sports culture. At first glance, the object seems to have passed through centuries: its surface is cracked, certain areas appear eroded, and crystals emerge from the material as if the object had been discovered in a distant future. Yet it is indeed a functional surfboard sculpture, capable of being used in the water....

In London, beneath the imposing residence of the Swiss Ambassador to the Court of St. James, lies an unusual artistic collection: the walls and pillars of the Swiss Embassy’s underground parking garage are adorned with around fifteen original Banksy artworks, created roughly 25 years ago and kept for many years in complete secrecy. A recent television report by the RTS channel brought them to public attention just a few days ago. Origin and Context At the turn of the 2000s, the Swiss Embassy...

Before KAWS became the globally celebrated contemporary artist we know today, and long before his figurines and characters became cultural icons, he started out on the streets of New York between 1990 and 1995, armed only with markers and spray paint. At that time, he wasn’t exhibiting in galleries or working for high-profile clients—he was immersed in the raw, rebellious world of graffiti. Using a master key to access the city’s advertising panels, KAWS quickly developed a signature...