A formula that can shatter into a million glass bullets by  Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

A formula that can shatter into a million glass bullets 1967

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Dimensions: image: 870 x 610 mm

Copyright: © The Eduardo Paolozzi Foundation | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this is Sir Eduardo Paolozzi’s piece, "A formula that can shatter into a million glass bullets." The geometry and bright colors are so striking. What societal commentary do you see reflected in this piece? Curator: This work really speaks to the anxieties of the Cold War era. Paolozzi, like many artists, grappled with the potential of technology to both liberate and destroy. How does this juxtaposition of order and chaos resonate with you in relation to that period? Editor: I hadn't considered the Cold War connection, but seeing the potential for both creation and destruction together makes a lot of sense now. Thanks! Curator: Absolutely! Thinking about art in its historical context offers us invaluable insights.

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