Scoop by Max Raider

    Large blue bubbly character sculpture titled 'Scoop' by Max Raider on a white pedestal. - view 1
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    QUICK FACTS

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    Type

    Museum Object

    Era

    2002-present

    Origin

    🇳🇱 Netherlands

    Brand

    The Arris

    Artist/Maker

    Max Raider

    Rarity

    Scarce (6/10)

    Discovered

    Jan 21, 2026

    3 weeks ago

    DESCRIPTION

    A large-scale contemporary sculpture featuring a bipedal character constructed from a dense cluster of matte blue spherical 'bubbles'. The figure possesses large, minimalist black eyes with white pupils and sits atop chunky, black rounded feet. The surface finish is uniform and velvety, suggesting high-quality industrial coating.

    CULTURAL ECHOES

    Where This Object Echoes

    Contemporary Pop Surrealism21st Century

    Similar to KAWS or Jeff Koons in the use of rounded, toy-like forms scaled to monumental proportions.

    Ritual & Ceremonial Use

    • •Art fair exhibition and gallery installation

    Meaning Through Time

    Modern

    Transition from traditional figurative stone/bronze to industrial materials and 'designer toy' aesthetics.

    HISTORICAL STORY

    Created by Dutch contemporary artist Max Raider, this work belongs to a series of bubble-based character sculptures. Raider's work often explores the intersection of digital aesthetics, street art, and physical mass, utilizing repetitive organic forms to create recognizable yet abstract 'monsters' or figures.

    DID YOU KNOW?

    1

    The 'bubble' aesthetic is a signature of Max Raider, meant to evoke both a sense of playfulness and physical tension.

    2

    The sculpture is often displayed in immersive environments with mirrors to emphasize its volume and multi-dimensional geometry.

    MATERIAL & CONDITION

    Surface

    Matte, non-reflective finish with a smooth, velvety texture across the spherical surfaces.

    Weight & Feel

    Substantial and dense, likely constructed from a reinforced resin or fiberglass core.

    Condition

    Appears to be in excellent gallery condition; no visible scuffs, chips, or environmental wear.

    RARITY ANALYSIS

    Scarce80-90%
    CommonLegendary

    Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

    Typical Characteristics

    • Dozens per year at market
    • Documented provenance valued
    • Active collector pursuit

    ESTIMATED VALUE

    $5,000 - $25,000

    Updated: Jan 21, 2026

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    CONTEXT ANALYSIS

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    What Aligned

    • The visual style perfectly matches Max Raider's 'Scoop' series, characterized by monochromatic bubble-forms.
    • The setting appears to be a major European art fair, consistent with the Dutch origin provided.

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