[no title: p. 113] 1970

Curator: This work by Esq Tom Phillips presents a fascinating interplay between text and image. The obscuring of certain words creates a new narrative, doesn't it? Editor: Yes, this untitled piece, created by Phillips, seems to be a manipulated book page. I find it quite fragmented and puzzling. What do you see in it? Curator: It makes me consider the socio-political implications of language itself. How does the artist re-contextualize pre-existing text to comment on themes of control, censorship, or perhaps even the construction of meaning? What kind of power dynamics is at play here? Editor: So, it's not just about the aesthetic alteration of the page, but also the political implications of changing the narrative. Interesting! Curator: Exactly. Phillips's intervention transforms a found object into a commentary on the politics of imagery and language. I wonder, how does this affect your interpretation of the piece? Editor: It definitely makes me think about the hidden messages within seemingly ordinary texts, and how easily those messages can be altered. Curator: Indeed. It’s a powerful reminder of the public role of art and the politics inherent in its interpretation.