# Comfort-Focused Furniture Exhibitions The Friedman Benda Exhibit is Curated by Omar Sosa By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friedman-benda References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/15/friedman-benda-exhibition-comfort-furniture/) & [friedmanbenda](http://www.friedmanbenda.com/) Friedman Benda is an art gallery located in New York City and it has been known for hosting [furniture-dominant exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-abymes). The latest event at the space tackles the [importance and manifestation of comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection) within the furniture category. The experience is titled simply 'Comfort' and is the curatorial work of Omar Sosa — a Spanish-born creative director. The Friedman Benda exhibit looks to explore "new forms of pleasure," as it holds that comfort is a subjective experience. That is, it varies from person to person. This notion is observed through [unconventional and shocking pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair) like the chair made out of loaves of bread or the hammock that is made out of cushions. A piece that calls attention here is a sculptural couch that was designed in the 1970s by John Chamberlain. Image Credit: Daniel Kukla, courtesy of Friedman Benda ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subjective Comfort:** Exploring the varying experiences of comfort and the potential for personalization in furniture design. - **Unconventional Materials:** Pushing the boundaries of furniture design by using unexpected materials like bread and cushions. - **Sculptural Furniture:** Incorporating artistic elements into furniture design to create unique and visually striking pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunities to create tailored and personalized furniture designs based on individual comfort preferences. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of art and furniture design through the use of unconventional materials. - **Home Furnishings:** Incorporating sculptural and visually stunning furniture pieces to enhance the aesthetic appeal of homes and interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staged-show.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Material-Centric Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-road-exhibition.md) - [Playful Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-furniture-exhibit.md) - [Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolibana.md) - [Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intersections-exhibition.md) - [Playfully Bright Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-gonna-be-alright.md) - [Chic Comfortable Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-furnishings.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md)