For the FDA
Artist
Jenny Holzer
Year2011-2012
Classification
architectural arts
Medium
granite, stainless steel and epoxy
Dimensionstable: 34 x 42 x 5 x 192 in., 6050 lb. (86.4 x 106.7 x 12.7 x 487.7 cm, 2744.3 kg)
side benches, total of two: 20 x 17 x 4 x 192 in., 2060 lb. (50.8 x 43.2 x 10.2 x 487.7 cm, 934.4 kg)
end benches, total of two: 20 x 17 x 4 x 42 in., 580 lb. (50.8 x 43.2 x 10.2 x 106.7 cm, 263.1 kg)
path bench, total of sixteen: 17 x 25 3/4 x 4 x 84 in., 1150 lb. (43.2 x 65.4 x 10.2 x 213.4 cm, 521.6 kg)
granite carpet pavers, under table: 144 x 264 in. (365.8 x 670.6 cm)
side benches, total of two: 20 x 17 x 4 x 192 in., 2060 lb. (50.8 x 43.2 x 10.2 x 487.7 cm, 934.4 kg)
end benches, total of two: 20 x 17 x 4 x 42 in., 580 lb. (50.8 x 43.2 x 10.2 x 106.7 cm, 263.1 kg)
path bench, total of sixteen: 17 x 25 3/4 x 4 x 84 in., 1150 lb. (43.2 x 65.4 x 10.2 x 213.4 cm, 521.6 kg)
granite carpet pavers, under table: 144 x 264 in. (365.8 x 670.6 cm)
Credits
Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
YouTube Video(s)
YouTube Video Link
- Inscribed upon this table and its benches are excerpts from a survey given to FDA employees in 1960 to assess attitudes towards the institution, the effects of rapid expansion, and the atmosphere at the FDA. Many of the questions it asks remain relevant, and a few are disarming.
