The artwork, titled “Seat of Judgement,” is a sculpture created by Richard Artschwager in 2008 and is associated with the Conceptual Art movement.
The sculpture consists of a geometric, chair-like structure. The seat is formed by a simple, cube-like base with a woodgrain finish, which offers a stark, almost authoritarian presence. The backrest rises straight up from the seat and features a visually arresting triangular pattern created by the textured material. The contrast between the rich wood of the base and the golden, textured backrest imparts a sense of both austerity and elegance. This juxtaposition, along with the imposing scale of the sculpture, evokes themes of authority and judgment, fitting aptly with the title “Seat of Judgement.”
