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Following a glimpse of artists Daniel Arsham and Hajime Sorayama‘s co-created project back in October, the duo has unveiled the first look at their artwork and upcoming exhibit. A harmonic amalgamation of the two creative force’s signature styles, the sculptures showcase an eroded crystal arm interlocking fingers with a damaged robot arm. In conjunction with the opening of NANZUKA’s 2G creative space, the gallery portion will exhibit the collaborative sculptures and a new painting by Sorayama.

“The creativity of these two artists, who both attempt to transcend time, place, and even the forms of life itself through their powers of imagination, has come to achieve an inevitable fusion,” the studio stated. Arsham shared that the idea for the pieces came from a drawing Sorayama presented to him two years ago and that it has taken most of that time for the project to fully materialize.

Arsham x Sorayama marks the first collaborative exhibition between the two artists, as well as 2G’s inaugural display when it opens its doors on Nov. 22. The “Art Toys” section of the studio will also include hybrid BEARBRICKS by Arsham and Sorayama, along with other exclusive collectibles.

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City recently acquired a selection of artworks by legendary graffiti writer, RAMMELLZEE. The cult figure was the focus of a monumental retrospective entitled “Racing for Thunder” at Red Bull Arts NY last year.

Hailing from Far Rockaway in New York City’s Queens borough, the gothic futurist artist gained prominence in the late 1970s for his unique hand-style across MTA subway lines, mixed media artworks, and especially, his cosmic samurai costumes. Most notably, the artist was close friends with Jean-Michel Basquiat who both worked on rapper K-Rob’s “Beat Bop” single back in 1983.

Works by RAMMELLZEE on display at the MoMA include his ‘Alphabet’ series of wild styles made using marker and pencil on paper alongside the ‘Beat Bop’ cover artwork made in tandem with Basquiat. View select works above and then visit MoMA’s website to learn more. All pieces are on view on the museum’s fourth floor.