Llandudno c. 1979 - 1983

Editor: So this is 'Llandudno' by Barry Flanagan. It's a print from the Tate collection, and the simple lines against the green background feel really calming. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The simplicity belies deeper considerations. Flanagan’s choice to depict Llandudno, a Welsh town, is interesting. Is he exploring the intersection of identity and place? What does it mean to represent a specific location with such minimalist strokes? Editor: I didn’t even think about that. Maybe he's trying to capture the essence of a place, reducing it to its bare bones, sort of like a symbol? Curator: Exactly. Think about the politics of representation, who gets to define a place, and how abstracting it can both universalize and potentially erase specific cultural nuances. Editor: That's a lot to consider in such a simple image. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, it encourages us to question the narratives embedded within even the most unassuming artworks.