Print 7 1972

Editor: This is "Print 7" by Sir Sidney Nolan, held at the Tate. It’s a striking image; the contrast between the dark background and the colourful, almost skeletal flowers is quite arresting. What’s your take on its historical context? Curator: Nolan, deeply rooted in Australian identity, often explored themes of isolation and the stark beauty of the outback. Considering the absence of a date, this print invites us to consider its relationship to his broader oeuvre. Do you see echoes of his Ned Kelly series here, perhaps a different kind of 'bush' rendered with similar intensity? Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way, but the starkness is definitely there. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure. It's fascinating how an artist's established themes can resonate even in seemingly unrelated works.