Heathrow 1973

Curator: Immediately striking. The composition feels so graphic, almost like a blueprint. Editor: This is Julian Trevelyan's "Heathrow." Trevelyan, born in 1910, captured the bustling energy of modern life, especially its relationship with travel and industry. Curator: The repetition of these geometric forms is fascinating. Each shape has these little, cut-out figures, like they’re passengers in their seats. Editor: Yes, and Trevelyan made this print during a time of great expansion for air travel. Planes became more accessible, changing the landscape of British society. The BOAC branding is a deliberate commentary on Britain's national image at that time. Curator: The limited color palette makes the image look functional, almost like a stamp. Editor: This piece is a great reminder of how industrial progress shapes our cultural identity. Curator: And for me, it's an interesting study in how form can echo the feeling of movement and containment.