[no title] 1976 - 1977

Editor: This collage by Allen Jones from an unknown date is quite striking, with its montage of images depicting women and the word "Tights." What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a work deeply embedded in the socio-political context of its time, likely the 60s or 70s, given Jones's other works and the "Mod" reference. It's challenging the objectification and fetishization of women, but perhaps also complicit in it. How does its use of advertising imagery speak to you? Editor: I guess it feels like it's questioning how women are portrayed in media, but it's doing it by showing those same images. Curator: Exactly, and that tension is key. It raises questions about the male gaze, power dynamics, and the commodification of female sexuality. It's both a critique and a reflection of its cultural moment. Editor: That makes a lot of sense. I hadn't considered the power dynamics so explicitly. Curator: Art often serves as a mirror, reflecting and refracting the complexities of society. Looking through an intersectional lens helps us see these power dynamics more clearly.