For this piece, Daniel Arsham embraced the rich history of the Porsche 356 via wabi-sabi—the Japanese concept of appreciating beauty that is imperfect and impermanent. Over two years, Arsham worked to expose the Speedster’s original finish, revealing all of the welds, pit marks, and natural wear. A layer of linseed oil protects the raw metal from the elements, in accordance with Japanese manufacturing techniques. The textiles for the interior were all produced in Japan by traditional craftsmen. The vehicle is fully drivable, with even the engine restored to its original state.

COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND PERROTIN