Presidency 2008

"Presidency" (2008) by Thomas Demand is a large-scale photograph of the Oval Office in the White House. Demand is known for his meticulously constructed photographs of life-size, three-dimensional models, typically made of cardboard. In "Presidency," the artist has re-created the iconic office, complete with the Resolute Desk, American and Presidential flags, and the distinctive Oval Office rug. This work captures the power and symbolism of the office of the President of the United States, prompting reflection on the nature of power and authority.