The Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles is hosting "Robert Therrien: This is a Story," the largest museum exhibition ever devoted to the late artist Robert Therrien (1947–2019). Opening November 22 and running through April 5, 2026, the show features over 120 artworks spanning five decades, many never publicly displayed before. Highlights include Therrien's monumental sculptures—such as the iconic "Under the Table" (1994), a giant wooden table and chairs that has become a social media favorite—alongside drawings, a recreated studio, and rooms that explore his process and scale.
The exhibition matters because it offers the first comprehensive retrospective of Therrien's career, cementing his legacy as a master of scale and surreal everyday objects. His oversized works—tables, chairs, plates, beards—transform familiar forms into immersive experiences that evoke childhood wonder and psychological depth. By showcasing previously unseen pieces and recreating his studio, the Broad provides rare insight into Therrien's creative process, underscoring his influence on contemporary sculpture and public engagement with art.