Work Exhibit

Religion, invention, and aesthetics are explored through the exquisite and simple designs for Shaker furniture, tools, and textiles. These objects are juxtaposed with a group of recent work by twelve artists including Janine Antoni, Ann Hamilton, Richard Pettibone, and Andrea Zittel. Includes introductions by Ian... See more 

The Shakers believed all labor was worship that would bring them closer to God and that simplicity is the embodiment of purity and unity. We see the fruits of their labor in such diverse objects as an oval box, a staircase, a chair, or even a ladder. They lived, worked, and worshiped in communal villages, and... See more