Linear Form (possible part of the model for the First Bijenkorf Project) c. 1954

Editor: Here we have Naum Gabo's "Linear Form," a small model with no precise date. It's made of some sort of transparent material and taut black threads, and it strikes me as a very dynamic object. What symbols or historical meanings do you see embedded in this work? Curator: Gabo was interested in representing the invisible forces of the universe through constructed forms. The threads, precisely placed, suggest lines of energy or movement. The transparency embodies a search for a new kind of reality, beyond the material. Does it remind you of anything, a network perhaps? Editor: Yes, like communication networks or even musical vibrations. It's interesting how abstract forms can evoke such concrete ideas! Curator: Precisely! Gabo aimed to create universal forms, free from specific cultural constraints. It's a powerful ambition. Editor: Thanks, that’s a completely different way to view abstract art.