Initial O c. 15th century

Editor: This intriguing block print, "Initial O" by an unknown artist, features a centaur framed within the letter. The contrast between the stark black and white gives it a real graphic punch. What's your take on this, what story does it whisper to you? Curator: It whispers of myth, doesn't it? That centaur, straddling worlds, is a fascinating symbol of the liminal space between man and beast, reason and instinct. The surrounding faces could represent different aspects of humanity observing this internal struggle, or perhaps the struggle to define ourselves. Editor: So, it's a little like looking into a mirror, then? Curator: Precisely! Or perhaps peering into the depths of the collective unconscious. It's about confronting the wildness within us, a timeless theme. Editor: I never thought a single letter could hold so much! I will certainly never look at initials the same way. Curator: Art has a funny way of doing that, doesn’t it? Of turning the mundane into the magical.