Naples 

Editor: This drawing, "Naples" by William Marlow, shows the city's architecture along the coast. It feels very serene. What's your take on it? Curator: Marlow's choice to depict Naples likely speaks to the Grand Tour tradition, a journey often reserved for the privileged classes. Consider the power dynamics inherent in these depictions of landscape and culture. How does Marlow's rendering reinforce or challenge colonial perspectives? Editor: That's something I hadn't considered. I was just thinking about the aesthetic beauty. Curator: Beauty is always contextual. Think about whose gaze is centered here, and whose stories might be missing. We can ask whether Marlow's work perpetuates or critiques those structures of power. Editor: I see what you mean. It’s definitely given me a lot to think about regarding representation and privilege in art. Curator: Exactly, this artwork encourages us to engage in these difficult yet crucial dialogues.