Organic Exercise No. 3, Series No. 2 (Tower Block Drawing) 1962

Curator: Here we have Stephen Willats' "Organic Exercise No. 3, Series No. 2 (Tower Block Drawing)," held here at the Tate. Editor: Huh. It's like a deconstructed Brutalist nightmare. Raw, unfinished, kind of unsettling. Curator: Willats is known for his interest in urban social systems and the impact of architecture on residents' lives. He often explores the social dynamics within large housing estates. Editor: Right, I can see that. The heavy black lines feel like barriers, but also like they’re failing, crumbling. Is that intentional commentary, d'you think, on the breakdown of community in these spaces? Curator: Possibly. It reflects how these structures—intended to house communities—can paradoxically lead to isolation. Editor: Well, whatever it is, it definitely leaves you with a lot to think about. Curator: Indeed, a stark reminder of the human element within urban landscapes.