The Hechinger Collection

September-October 2007

Tools As Art

The collection inherited from Washington collector and hardware pioneer, John Hechinger, celebrates the ubiquity of tools in our lives with art that magically transforms utilitarian objects into fanciful works of beauty, surprise and wit. The unique collection of 20th century art represents the theme of tools and hardware while maintaining a paradox between the autonomous, mass-produced tool and a unique expression of an artist’s imagination. The exhibition featured some highlights of the exceptional collection.