Portfolio of 10 prints c. 20th century

Editor: This is Donald Handel's "Portfolio of 10 prints" at the Harvard Art Museums. The texture of the paper really stands out. What do you see in this seemingly simple surface? Curator: Look closely. The paper itself becomes a symbol. Its coarse texture and imperfections speak to the history it holds, whispering tales of the artist's process and the passage of time. How might the artist be using this raw quality to evoke certain feelings? Editor: Perhaps a feeling of authenticity, of something handmade and real? Curator: Precisely. It's a deliberate choice, inviting us to consider the weight and meaning embedded within even the most basic of materials. What do you think it might signify? Editor: It makes me think about how even the simplest things can hold stories. Curator: Indeed. It reminds us that every element in art carries the potential for meaning.