A seemingly simple, sturdy, wood-veneer chair has become an online video hit. With its "brain" in its seat, the chair collapses into a disheveled, disconnected heap; its legs then slowly find each corner of the base, connect back together and eventually, the chair stands upright

 

Robotic Chair is presented by the Children’s Museum & the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.

Born in Leeds, England, Dean immigrated to Canada in 1952. He is known for his performance, sculpture and installations and his work has been showcased in galleries around the world, including at the Venice Biennale.