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RARE: A 2.56 lb platinum ribeye steak encrusted with 216 carats of hand-set gems—78 carats of natural, colorless diamonds and 138 carats of vivid red rubies. With over 12,000 individually placed stones, it is both intricate craftsmanship and unapologetic excess.
Drawing parallels to Damien Hirst’s For the Love of God, a memento mori meditating on mortality, Rare shifts its focus to life—specifically, nourishment. Steak, one of humanity’s most nutrient-dense and enduring sources of sustenance, is elevated here to an object of enduring value. Rich in essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals, steak has sustained civilizations for millennia, embodying vitality and strength.
Encased in a leather wrap designed to evoke traditional butcher paper, Rare merges timeless tradition with contemporary artistry. It invites reflection on the relationship between nourishment and value, asking us to reconsider the significance of the food that sustains us in its purest, most elemental form. Through its intricate design and evocative symbolism, Rare celebrates steak not only as a staple of the human diet but also as an emblem of survival and resilience.
