Fortress by  David Gentleman

Fortress 1971

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Dimensions: image: 686 x 687 mm

Copyright: © David Gentleman | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this is David Gentleman's "Fortress." No date is listed, but it's giving me real 60s or 70s vibes. It feels both solid and strangely vulnerable at the same time, like a secret stronghold. What do you make of it? Curator: It reminds me of a child's building blocks, yet it evokes power and permanence. There's a beautiful tension between the playful shapes and the imposing title. Perhaps it's a fortress of the mind, a personal space we create and defend? Editor: A fortress of the mind... I like that! It's not just about physical strength, is it? Curator: Precisely! And perhaps, the vulnerability you sensed comes from the fact that even the strongest fortresses can be breached. It's quite thought-provoking, isn't it? Editor: Definitely food for thought. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's always rewarding to find new angles.

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