[no title] 1989

Curator: Standing before us is an untitled work by Christopher Le Brun, part of the Tate Collection, rendered in monochrome. Editor: It strikes me as intense, almost brooding, with the stark contrast and aggressive brushstrokes. Curator: Indeed. Le Brun's artistic practice frequently engages with romanticism and mythology, often through a lens informed by contemporary political anxieties. How might this play out here? Editor: Given the monochromatic palette, I'm drawn to the materiality of the ink itself—the way it's applied, the varying thicknesses, the palpable sense of process involved in its making. There's a real tension between control and chaos. Curator: Perhaps that tension reflects the socio-political turmoil Le Brun experienced, using the mythic as a space to process contemporary issues like Thatcherism. Editor: It's fascinating how these stark materials can evoke such a complex dialogue across time. Curator: Absolutely. A work that stays with you, even after you've turned away.