Contemporary

The meeting between Daum and Arman dates back to the end of the 20th century; together they embody a bold dialogue between glassmaking tradition and contemporary art. A major figure of Nouveau Réalisme, Arman is recognized for his iconic works based on the accumulation, fragmentation, and recomposition of objects. By associating himself with the Daum crystal factory, he transcends his artistic gesture and the brand's feminine universe through crystal paste, a living and vibrant material by essence.

This collaboration resulted in more than 7 exceptional works, including "The Soul of Venus" and "Tranchitude," modern and powerful interpretations of the Venus de Milo. These works symbolize the duality between classical beauty and a contemporary vision, between permanence and fragmentation. Colored crystal blends with patinated bronze or solid silver in a striking play of contrasts, reinterpreting the canons of ancient statuary through the lens of Arman's plastic language.

Daum has always celebrated artists whose work transcends matter to evoke the soul. It is in this spirit that the collaboration with sculptor Étienne began in 2004. His contemporary style, imbued with symbols, peace, and gentleness, finds a natural resonance in crystal glass through three works of art: Dove, Tenderness, and Thought of Love.

Born in Grenoble in 1962, Étienne is an artist with a rare sensitivity, who draws his inspiration from the world of childhood, dreams and universal emotions. His sculptures, full of tenderness and poetry, address themes such as love, introspection and the quest for simplicity.

This collaboration resulted in more than 7 exceptional works, including "The Soul of Venus" and "Tranchitude," modern and powerful interpretations of the Venus de Milo. These works symbolize the duality between classical beauty and a contemporary vision, between permanence and fragmentation. Colored crystal blends with patinated bronze or solid silver in a striking play of contrasts, reinterpreting the canons of ancient statuary through the lens of Arman's plastic language.