Part of a series of similar works, Finnegan Shannon’s blue bench is a response to the scarcity of seating found in some art museums and galleries. Shannon is an artist long active in conversations and actions that raise awareness of issues around access and disability in public spaces. In their own words, “We often think about protest in very ableist terms—standing up for something or marching. But, of course, there is also a long history of sitting as a form of protest … [my] benches give visitors an opportunity to voice their opinion about seating while also offering them comfort and rest.”

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