Anti-corpi cilindrici 2006

Curator: "Anti-corpi cilindrici," or "Cylindrical Antibodies," crafted by Tomas Maldonado in 2006. It’s an acrylic painting, very much rooted in geometric abstraction. Editor: Woah, my first thought is: playful but… also regimented? Like candy buttons arranged by someone with a serious sense of order. Curator: It's fascinating how Maldonado, emerging from the concrete art movement, grapples with the interplay of order and randomness. Looking at its composition we see how modernist forms, such as these squares and cylindrical connections, were conceived. Can art push for societal reform, challenging conventional perspectives on order? Editor: Hmmm, challenging conventions... you know, the shapes feel retro in a cool way, a little like a board game my grandma used to have. And the high contrast of the blocks almost seems rebellious against that red. Curator: Perhaps we can understand the colour in relation to postwar socio-political theories of Italy. This vibrant shade speaks to Italy’s revolutionary fervour in terms of aesthetics. Pop art served as a powerful vehicle for subversion and criticism. Editor: Subversion through geometry! I like that. Thinking about it, there's also something about how the red kind of *bleeds* around those white edges. A subtle imperfection in this supposedly perfect geometric world? Maybe that imperfection IS the point? Curator: Exactly, the artist offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving social theories. While these artistic explorations don’t always give answers, they certainly push boundaries. Editor: So, from grandma's board games to social rebellion. Never thought a bunch of coloured shapes could take me on that trip! Curator: Yes, quite the perspective. Geometric abstraction is much more than just squares and circles; it mirrors the sociopolitical movements of its era.