A New Concept in Public Seating, both Sculptural and Interactive, Presented at Southbank Centre, ArtDaily.org

Skystation - a collaboration between artist Peter Newman and cultural agency Futurecity. Photo: Ron Bainbridge.
LONDON.- A new concept in public seating, both sculptural and interactive, will be placed on London’s Southbank this Summer, enabling the public to gaze up at the sky and gain a different perspective of the city. Cultural agency Futurecity is launching this new sculptural seat by artist Peter Newman as part of an exhibition of the artist’s works at The Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, London. The circular sculpture, inspired by the form of Le Corbusier’s iconic LC4 chaise longue, is designed to be sited outdoors. Its contours are intended to fit the reclining human figure, to encourage the user to lie down and contemplate the vast expanse of space above and beyond. ...

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