[no title] 1967

Curator: This collage by Eduardo Paolozzi is a fascinating example of his engagement with mass media. It seems to use pre-existing printed matter, perhaps magazine pages, layered and juxtaposed. The materiality of the paper itself and the printing process are crucial to understanding his work. Editor: It's quite a strange composition! There's a lot of text mixed with almost technical-looking illustrations. How does this choice of materials inform the meaning? Curator: Well, by incorporating these readily available materials, Paolozzi questions the traditional hierarchy between high art and popular culture. Consider the means of production: this isn't about unique artistic creation, but reproduction and dissemination. It also speaks to a post-war culture of consumption. Do you see how the images and text create a dialogue about labor and industry? Editor: I think so. It’s like he’s highlighting how images and words are manufactured and consumed. Thanks, that gives me a lot to think about.