When a chair mimics the presence of a human being
In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, American multi-media artist Vito Acconci examines Gerrit Rietveld's Zig Zag Stoel. Watch as Acconci explores the intersection of furniture design and human likeness through the lens of The Met's collection.
Vito Acconci (1940–2017), an American artist and architect celebrated for his performance pieces, films, and installations, offers his perspective on Gerrit Rietveld's Zig Zag Stoel. Acconci suggests the piece possesses a quality akin to a chair attempting to pass as a person.
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