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One and Three Chairs by Joseph Kosuth

(1965) A chair, a photograph of the chair, and a printed dictionary definition of the word “chair.”

The chair is not fixed, but rather chosen by the installer. The photograph of the chair is taken in the installation location, and enlarged to be the same size as the chair.

Which representation is most important, most complete? Especially if the chair, and thus photo, might differ from installation to installation?

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