X-radiograph(s) of "Landscape" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Landscape," by Richard Wilson. Editor: Huh, it’s like a ghost of a painting, all grayscale and texture. Gives me a somber feeling. Curator: Indeed. An X-radiograph reveals the hidden layers beneath the surface, offering insight into the artist’s process and materials. Think about the colonial gaze in landscape painting and how this process exposes those hidden dynamics. Editor: It's wild to think about art that way. It makes you wonder about what other things are invisible until the right tools come along. It’s thought-provoking. Curator: Absolutely. This examination disrupts traditional art historical narratives, encouraging dialogue about power, representation, and the enduring impact of colonialism. Editor: This makes me think of seeing beyond the veneer. It’s like art holding a mirror to society, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths. Curator: Precisely. It asks us to look deeper, not just at the art, but at the systems that create it.