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Franz West — Two works: i) Onkel-Stuhl; ii) Onkel-Stuhl
Franz West

Two works: i) Onkel-Stuhl; ii) Onkel-Stuhl

Two sculptural chairs by Franz West, each titled *Onkel-Stuhl* (Uncle Chair), combine functional furniture with the artist's characteristically playful and irreverent aesthetic. Constructed from steel frames interwoven with colorful synthetic textile bands, the works blur the boundary between utilitarian object and sculptural form. True to West's participatory philosophy, the pieces invite physical engagement, challenging the viewer to become an active participant rather than a passive observer.

Medium
i) woven synthetic textile bands and steel

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April 11, 2019

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Franz West, Two works: i) Onkel-Stuhl; ii) Onkel-Stuhl

Two sculptural chairs by Franz West, each titled *Onkel-Stuhl* (Uncle Chair), combine functional furniture with the artist's characteristically playful and irreverent aesthetic. Constructed from steel frames interwoven with colorful synthetic textile bands, the works blur the boundary between utilitarian object and sculptural form. True to West's participatory philosophy, the pieces invite physical engagement, challenging the viewer to become an active participant rather than a passive observer.

Medium
i) woven synthetic textile bands and steel
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Steel And Textile, Functional Art, Male Artist, Postmodern Sculpture, Woven Synthetic Textile, Contemporary Artist, Three Dimensional Work, Austrian Artist, Late 20th Century, Interactive Object, Neutral Tones, Found Materials

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