(Inspired by the 2019 UConn Reads selection)

March 28 – July 31, 2019

This exhibition features “thrones” or examples of art chairs created by nine of the key artists and makers of contemporary art furniture:  John Dunnigan; Jim Cole; Terence Main, Mitch Ryerson; Lothar Windels; Fernando and Humberto Campana; Dale Broholm; and Wendell Castle. It is our goal to introduce our visitors to the decorative arts as fine art and the concept that the chairs on view are a form of sculpture. Central to this exhibition is the idea that design aesthetics and function can be integrated into one object.

Photo Credit: Jim Cole, “ Ode to King Bee” Armchair (c 1990), Courtesy of the artist and Magen H. Gallery.

Opening Reception, Thursday, March 28th, 5pm – 7pm
5-5:30 – Learn swing dance from UConn’s Swing and Blues Club
5:30 – 7pm – Live Swing Music by Survivor’s Swing Band.
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.