[title not known] 1969

Curator: Here we have an untitled print by Menashe Kadishman, acquired by the Tate. The image presents a forest scene disrupted by vibrant yellow rectangles. Editor: It’s striking. The yellow immediately grabs your attention against the otherwise naturalistic greens and blues. There is something unsettling about the intrusion of these rigid forms into the organic landscape. Curator: Right. Kadishman often grappled with the intersection of nature and human intervention, reflecting on displacement and memory, themes deeply rooted in his experience. Editor: The stark contrast in textures and shapes—those solid blocks amidst the detailed branches—suggests a commentary on the manipulation and control of the natural world. How was this created, do you know? Curator: Details on its precise creation are sparse, but the flat color fields indicate that it's probably a screenprint. Kadishman was likely experimenting with color and form. Editor: I see that conflict in materiality – the tension between the manufactured and the organic is visually compelling, it really makes you think about our relationship with the environment. Curator: Exactly, the print’s success lies in this ability to provoke such reflections. Editor: A powerful and disquieting piece.