Daniel Arsham Reimagines Ancient Chinese Lantern for New Sculpture

Daniel Arsham teamed up with Chinese television program National Treasure to reinterpret an ancient Chinese artifact called the Changxin Palace Lantern in his signature, color chiaroscuro style. The reimagined artwork was cast pure white and then painted with a dusting of pigment at a certain angle for a dramatic effect. "The Changxin Palace Lantern is an elegant gilt bronze lantern used to light the baths in the palace of Empress Dou," said the TV show that is known for spotlighting China's mos...