DANIEL ARSHAM DESIGNED A BELLINI YACHT

May 31st, 2025

Contemporary artist Daniel Arsham just made waves—literally. Teaming up with Italian boatmaker Bellini, Arsham unveiled his first-ever yacht: the ASTOR 36. Debuting at the Venice Boat Show, this isn’t just a vessel—it’s a sculptural statement. Minimal, monolithic, and meant for more than just the coast, the ASTOR 36 redefines what it means to collect, not just cruise.



Art Meets Engineering

Arsham’s fingerprint is all over the ASTOR 36. From eroded surfaces to custom lighting, the yacht feels more like a mobile installation than a traditional interior. Brushed aluminum panels reflect light like sculpture. Details aren’t decorative—they’re directional, guiding the viewer (or rider) through an immersive spatial experience.

Function Meets Fantasy

Despite its art-world aura, the ASTOR 36 is no concept piece. It’s fully functional—a one-of-one vessel engineered for performance and poise. Arsham’s approach doesn’t sacrifice usability; instead, it elevates it. Every form serves both aesthetic and purpose, making it a rare blend of utility and imagination.




Luxury, Rewritten

In a world where luxury often feels copy-pasted, Arsham’s yacht feels singular. It’s not about opulence, but about authorship. No chrome excess or overbranding—just purity of form and intention. This isn’t transportation—it’s transformation, proof that even yachts can challenge the status quo of taste.




Built for Collectors, Not Just Coasts

The ASTOR 36 exists in its own category: part art, part vehicle, part vision. For collectors who see boats as more than objects of leisure, this is a new blueprint. Whether it docks or drifts, it speaks volumes—about art, about identity, and about the future of design-driven living.

Daniel Arsham didn’t just design a yacht—he launched a new language of luxury. One where form follows feeling, and where function doesn’t dilute imagination. The ASTOR 36 is a floating reminder that design, when done right, doesn’t just move—it moves you.

A Mile Ahead