body object series #1, chair

1984, printed 1991

Ann Hamilton

Associated Names
Ann Hamilton

Artist, American, born 1956

This is a photograph of two chairs joined together horizontally. The wooden chairs are positioned against a white background, casting a dark shadow. The backs of the chairs are aligned vertically, giving the impression of suspension. The setup explores themes of support, balance, and limitation through everyday objects. The lighting and background highlight the chairs' structure, emphasizing their relationship and harmony.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Heather and Tony Podesta Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 10.95 x 10.95 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.4 x 20.16 cm (10 x 7 15/16 in.)
    framed: 57.79 x 52.71 cm (22 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.144.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Louver Gallery, New York); (Sean Kelly, New York); Heather and Tony Podesta, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on the inside of the front cover of the mat, by unknown hand, lower center in graphite: Louver 3490

Wikidata ID

Q64143990

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