Photographs of fourteen glass paintings; sandblast technique c. 20th century

Curator: This is one of Josef Albers' glass paintings, employing a sandblast technique. What’s your first impression? Editor: It's strikingly graphic, almost like a sound wave visualized. A quiet, rhythmic pulse. Curator: Albers explored geometric abstraction using industrial materials; this piece really exemplifies that. The stark contrast of black and white, the precise lines… Editor: It reminds me of early computer art or even the punch cards used in old machinery. There's a sense of coded communication, a language we're just on the cusp of understanding. A minimalist monolith! Curator: Yes, it's reductive, focusing on fundamental forms. I find Albers’ work so compelling because he makes you question your perception. He seeks the essence. Editor: Agreed. It’s a very thought-provoking piece. It lingers in the mind long after you've seen it.