Sitting on History I
Sitting on History I
Sitting on History I
Sitting on History I
Sitting on History I
Sitting on History I
Sitting on History I

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The work is designed to function as a seat that is only complete when a person sits on it. An open book forms the back and base sofa for public seating. Attached to it is a large ball and chain which refers to the book as captor of information from which we cannot escape. History is filtered through millions of pages of writing, making the book the major vehicle for years of research and study.
Title

Sitting on History I

Date

1996

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 100 x W 107 x D 300 cm

Accession number

MK9_JR_S023

Work type

Street furniture

Custodian

Midsummer Place Shopping Centre

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

2001

Access

time restrictions apply

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