Black 1976

Editor: This print by Alan Green, titled "Black," presents us with four distinct quadrants, each with unique textures and patterns. I'm intrigued by the quadrant that is almost completely blank. What statement do you think Green is trying to make? Curator: The title "Black," juxtaposed against that very quadrant, prompts us to consider the socio-political weight of absence. Is Green challenging the historical erasure of certain narratives or communities, particularly Black individuals, within dominant cultural representations? Editor: That’s a very interesting idea, the erasure… Curator: Or perhaps he’s highlighting the power of negative space as a form of resistance against constant visibility and surveillance. What do you think about the different densities of line work? Editor: I can see how the textures could also symbolize different layers of identity, some more visible than others. Thank you! Curator: Absolutely! It also gives us a glimpse into the artist's process and the choices they made about representation and visibility.