Richard Artschwager transformed everyday furniture—tables, chairs, cabinets—into art objects, sometimes retaining only their form without function. The work blurs the line between functional item and artwork, challenging viewers to reconsider what constitutes an object in contemporary art and highlighting perception, context, and conceptual framing over practical use.
Furniture
Richard Artschwager transformed everyday furniture—tables, chairs, cabinets—into art objects, sometimes retaining only their form without function. The work blurs the line between functional item and artwork, challenging viewers to reconsider what constitutes an object in contemporary art and highlighting perception, context, and conceptual framing over practical use.