"One and Three Chairs" (Joseph Kosuth)

"One and Three Chairs" by Joseph Kosuth is an artwork that challenges our understanding of meaning and representation. It displays a physical chair, a photographic image of that chair, and a dictionary definition of "chair." By presenting these three different forms—object, image, and words—it encourages viewers to consider how concepts are conveyed and understood through different mediums. The piece invites reflection on the relationship between reality, language, and perception, illustrating that meaning is layered and dependent on context, rather than fixed or singular.