Spaghetti 1970 - 1971

Editor: Here we have Colin Self’s "Spaghetti," held at the Tate. I’m struck by how delicate and almost chaotic the lines are. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, first off, I love the title! It's so unexpected. It feels like a playful rebellion against taking art too seriously. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the intricate, web-like structure, almost like a mind map. It makes me wonder what Self was processing when he created this… Maybe a whole bowlful of ideas! Editor: I see what you mean! It’s less about food and more about the messiness of thought. Curator: Exactly! And isn't it funny how something so simple can spark such complex feelings and interpretations? Art’s like that; a tangled, beautiful mess. Editor: Totally! It’s definitely got me thinking differently about, well, spaghetti and art now.