Rest & Relaxation

What does a chair say? Rest and Relaxation invites visitors to reflect on the meaning behind the objects and spaces we inhabit. Featuring works by renowned artists and designers such as Wendell Castle, Martha Visser’t Hooft, and Taeyoul Ryu, this collection explores the ways in which furniture, painting, and sculpture shape our experiences and convey a message. From Castle’s surprisingly intimate Spooning Chairs to the stark abstraction of Visser’t Hooft's The Oval Office, each piece invites visitors to reflect on the aesthetics of the spaces we inhabit and the intersection of art and everyday items.