ᐅ A7L Helmet (Navy) by Michael Kagan (2022) | Sculpture

Artwork information

Material

Bronze

Date

2022

Dimensions

26.7 cm x 27.5 cm x 26 cm

Signature

Signed

Proof(s) of authenticity

Sculpture sold with its certificate of authenticity, issued by DDT Store.

State of conservation

Very good

Location

Taipei, Taiwan

Description

Michael Kagan, A7L Helmet – Navy (2022)

This sculpture by Michael Kagan depicts the iconic A7L space helmet, the model worn by NASA astronauts during the Apollo missions when humanity first set foot on the Moon. With this work, the American artist continues his fascination with space exploration, contemporary heroism, and the mythic figures of our time.

Cast in bronze, the sculpture precisely captures the structure of the original helmet while retaining Kagan’s distinctive visual language: a surface constructed from fragmented geometric forms that evoke the deconstruction of imagery and visual memory. The dark, reflective visor reinforces the mysterious aura of the astronaut, an emblematic figure of space exploration and the collective imagination.

The Navy version gives the piece a strong and contemporary sculptural presence. The depth of the blue enhances the helmet’s volumes and emphasizes the futuristic dimension of the work.

In recent years, Michael Kagan has established himself as one of the most notable contemporary artists exploring themes of space and human exploration. His works are now held in numerous private and institutional collections and are regularly exhibited in international galleries.

This sculpture is therefore a particularly sought-after piece for collectors interested in contemporary art, space exploration, and the iconography of the Apollo missions.

Artwork Details
Title: A7L Helmet – Navy
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: H 267 × W 275 × D 260 mm
Color: Navy
Edition: Edition of 25
Signature: Signed and numbered by the artist

Provenance

DDT STORE

The artist

Painter

Michael Kagan

Born in 1980

United States

Bio

Michael Kagan, born in 1980 in Virginia Beach, is an internationally acclaimed American artist known for his bold and striking oil paintings. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Kagan’s work explores humanity’s greatest adventures—from mountaineering to space exploration—through expressive, dynamic brushstrokes.

A graduate of George Washington University and holder of a Master of Fine Arts from the New York Academy of Art, Kagan has built a remarkable career. His paintings pay tribute to human resilience, capturing the tension between technological progress and human vulnerability, often depicting astronauts, adventurers, and pioneers.

Michael Kagan has exhibited globally in prestigious galleries, including Almine Rech (London, 2022), Bill Brady Gallery (Miami), and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. His works are part of major private collections such as the Hall Art Foundation (Vermont) and the Maki Collection (Tokyo).

A versatile artist, he has collaborated with Pharrell Williams for Billionaire Boys Club, completed commissions for the Smithsonian, and designed the award-winning album cover for White Lies’ Big TV which won the Art Vinyl prize.

In 2019, he published I Was There When It Happened, a book dedicated to his NASA-themed astronaut and rocket series. Through each of his canvases, Michael Kagan explores the delicate balance between greatness and fragility, making visible the invisible drive that pushes humanity to conquer the unknown.