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Franz West — Two works: (i) Doku-Chair, 1997; (ii) Kodu-Chair, 1999
Franz West

Two works: (i) Doku-Chair, 1997; (ii) Kodu-Chair, 1999

Franz West's *Doku-Chair* (1997) and *Kodu-Chair* (1999) are a pair of sculptural works that embody the artist's characteristic fusion of functional design and irreverent formal invention. True to West's practice, the chairs blur the boundaries between art object and everyday furniture, inviting physical engagement while maintaining an eccentric, handcrafted aesthetic. Together, the works reflect West's ongoing interest in the social and participatory dimensions of sculpture, challenging the passive relationship between viewer and artwork.

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Under the Influence

April 13, 2015

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Franz West, Two works: (i) Doku-Chair, 1997; (ii) Kodu-Chair, 1999

Franz West's *Doku-Chair* (1997) and *Kodu-Chair* (1999) are a pair of sculptural works that embody the artist's characteristic fusion of functional design and irreverent formal invention. True to West's practice, the chairs blur the boundaries between art object and everyday furniture, inviting physical engagement while maintaining an eccentric, handcrafted aesthetic. Together, the works reflect West's ongoing interest in the social and participatory dimensions of sculpture, challenging the passive relationship between viewer and artwork.

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Austrian, Functional Art, Playful Aesthetic, Conceptual, Functional, Minimalist, Male Artist, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Experimental, Furniture Sculpture, Postmodern, Contemporary Artist, Austrian Artist, Everyday Objects, Late 20th Century, Playful, Neutral Tones, Design, Furniture, Found Objects, Contemporary, Post-Modern

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