During the most coveted days of the Venice art calendar, when the city moves behind closed doors and invitation-only access defines the rhythm, the VIP pre-view of Daniel Arsham’s Venice 3024 unfolded at the Chiesa di Santa Caterina. The exhibition, produced in collaboration with Perrotin and Ronald Harrar, became one of the most talked-about private cultural moments of Venice 2024.
This was not merely an opening — it was a carefully orchestrated encounter between art, architecture, collectors, and future-thinking imagination.
Daniel Arsham — Archaeology of the Future
Daniel Arsham is internationally recognised for his distinctive visual language, which imagines contemporary objects as eroded relics from the future. His work exists at the intersection of art, architecture, design, and popular culture — blurring time, material, and memory.
In Venice 3024, Arsham’s vision aligned seamlessly with the city itself. Installed within the historic Chiesa di Santa Caterina, the exhibition reimagined Venice as an archaeological site one thousand years into the future — fragile, poetic, and monumental.
The dialogue between Arsham’s sculptural works and the sacred architecture of the church created an atmosphere of reverence and speculation, inviting viewers to consider permanence, decay, and legacy.
The VIP Preview — An Invitation-Only Circle
The VIP preview welcomed a tightly curated guest list of:
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international art collectors
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museum patrons and curators
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cultural leaders and patrons of Perrotin
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architects, designers, and global creatives
Guests moved through the exhibition in unhurried silence, punctuated by quiet conversations and private introductions. Daniel Arsham was present throughout the evening, engaging directly with collectors, discussing material processes, conceptual timelines, and future projects.
This proximity — artist to audience — defined the experience.
Perrotin — A Global Powerhouse
The exhibition was produced in collaboration with Perrotin, one of the world’s most influential contemporary galleries, founded by Emmanuel Perrotin. With spaces in Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Dubai, Perrotin has shaped the international careers of some of the most prominent artists working today.
Perrotin’s presence in Venice extended beyond the exhibition. The gallery hosted an exclusive private dinner and after-party for VIP guests — a continuation of the conversation in a more intimate, celebratory setting.
Dinner & After-Party — Where Relationships Are Built
Following the preview, select guests were invited to a private dinner organised by Perrotin, attended by Daniel Arsham and key patrons. The evening was elegant yet relaxed — a space where collectors could engage the artist without formality, exchange perspectives, and deepen relationships.
Such gatherings are where acquisitions begin, collaborations are discussed, and future exhibitions quietly take shape.
Market Context — Prices of Daniel Arsham’s Work
Daniel Arsham’s market reflects his global visibility and crossover appeal between art, fashion, and design. During the Venice exhibition, collectors considered works within the following ranges:
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Works on paper and smaller editions: approx. €30,000 – €80,000
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Limited-edition sculptures: approx. €80,000 – €250,000
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Unique sculptural works: approx. €300,000 – €1 million+
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Major site-specific or institutional works: price upon request
Values vary based on edition size, material, exhibition history, and institutional relevance.
How to Get an Invitation & Meet Daniel Arsham
Access to events like Venice 3024 is highly curated. Invitations typically come through:
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Perrotin gallery relationships (existing collectors and institutional patrons)
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VIP preview lists during Venice Art Biennale
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Museum and foundation affiliations
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Private collector networks and advisors
Meeting Daniel Arsham in person most often occurs during:
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VIP previews and private walkthroughs
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Perrotin-hosted dinners and salons
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Art fairs such as Art Basel, Frieze, and select international gallery openings
Building a relationship with the gallery is key.
Why Venice 3024 Matters
Venice 3024 was not simply an exhibition placed in Venice — it was a meditation on Venice itself. Through Daniel Arsham’s lens, the city became both subject and prophecy.
For collectors present at the VIP preview, the evening offered more than access: it offered context, conversation, and the rare chance to engage directly with one of the most recognisable artistic voices of our time.
Editor’s Note
In a city defined by history, Daniel Arsham dared to imagine the future — and Perrotin created the conditions for that vision to be experienced at the highest level. The VIP preview of Venice 3024 reaffirmed Venice’s role not only as a site of heritage, but as a living platform for contemporary imagination.
