Opus 10 c. 1969

Curator: This is Naum Gabo’s "Opus 10," part of the Tate Collections. I'm immediately struck by the use of geometric forms. Editor: I'm getting a somewhat sepia-toned, vintage feel from it. The shapes seem to be layered, almost suspended. Curator: Gabo, deeply involved in Constructivism, sought to express modern industrial society through art. His brother even coined the term “Constructivism.” Editor: The intersection of these shapes, the positive and negative space, it feels like it's questioning solid forms and their relation to the world around them. Curator: Absolutely. Gabo rejected the traditional mass of sculpture, aiming for transparency and dynamism, mirroring the rapidly changing world. Editor: Thinking about that historical moment, with the rise of industry and revolutionary ideas, this work becomes even more poignant as a challenge to the status quo. What do you think, does it still resonate today? Curator: It remains relevant as a testament to art's ability to reflect and even shape societal shifts. It's a powerful visual articulation of progress and change. Editor: I agree. It makes you think about how the shapes in our own lives intersect.