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Paolo Lomazzi (Italian, born 1936), Donato D’Urbino (Italian, born 1935),
Jonathan De Pas (Italian, 1932–1991). Blow Inflatable Armchair. 1967. PVC
structure that feels both familiar and unexpected.
plastic, 33x47.8 x40.7" (83.8x119.7x102.9 cm). Manufacturer: Zanotta S.p.A.,
Italy. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of the manufacturer 1972 Two featured videos further enrich the exhibition’s
narrative: The Fiberglass Chairs, which delves into the craft
Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978) Ray Eames (American, 1912–1988)
expertise involved in producing an Eames chair, and Back
Herman Miller Furniture Co., Zeeland, MI. Lounge chair. 1958. Polished
aluminum, naugahyde, vinyl foam, and nylon 34×24×28.5" (86.4×61×72.4 cm). Alley Jazz, a community project spearheaded by Teague and
Gift of the manufacturer.
Fo Wilson that brings music and art to Chicago’s South Side.
Paul Galloway adds, “Norman’s reinterpretation of design
Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888–1964) Rietveld’s Workshop, Utrecht Zig-Zag Chair.
1934. Oak and brass fittings 29.5x14.5 x 7.5" (75x36.8x44.5 cm), seat h. 16" history through MoMA’s.
(40.6 cm). Arthur Drexler Fund.
Installation view of Designer’s Choice: Norman Teague—Jam Sessions, on
view at The Museum of Modern Art, New York from October 10, 2024 through
May 11, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Dorado.
The exhibition also highlights MoMA’s influential role in
shaping modern design history, integrating perspectives
from women, designers of color, and voices beyond Europe
and the United States for a more inclusive vision. Teague’s
experimental process leverages generative AI to offer
reinterpretations of classic pieces - Mies van der Rohe’s
Barcelona Chair, for example, reimagined with African
motifs, or Harry Bertoia’s Metal Side Chair, morphing into a
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