Adam Pendleton Interrogates Form with 'Furniture Typologies' at Friedman Benda

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Friedman Benda’s New York gallery is transformed into a spatial argument with Adam Pendleton’s latest exhibition, 'Who Owns Geometry Anyway?'. The artist, renowned for his 'Black Dada' philosophy, extends his inquiry into the third dimension, presenting a series of 'furniture typologies' that challenge the foundational principles of design.These are not mere functional objects but propositions in form, where chairs, tables, and shelves become active participants in a discourse on pattern, history, and perception. Pendleton masterfully collages influences, from the stark rationality of De Stijl to the complex rhythms of African textiles, creating a visual language that is both referential and radically new.The exhibition compellingly questions the cultural baggage of geometry—the right angle, the grid—exposing these forms as constructs laden with histories of power. In an age of AI-driven design and algorithmic uniformity, Pendleton’s human-centric, critically-engaged work stands as a vital rebellion.The pieces converse with one another, using positive and negative space to create a rhythmic dialogue across the gallery. This is a masterclass in using constraint as a catalyst for innovation, proving that the most profound inquiries occur when artists treat their medium—be it paint, language, or furniture—as a partner in critical thought. The show is a powerful statement on the politics of form and a resonant exploration of who truly gets to define our visual world.

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