Milan photograph: "Long Memphis" hanging by door of Wilmarth's studio, 1973 c. 1973

Editor: Here we have Enzo Nocera's photograph, "Long Memphis" hanging by door of Wilmarth's studio, taken in 1973. It's such a stark image, almost clinical in its presentation of this sleek, modern object against a decaying wall. What can you tell me about the context surrounding this piece? Curator: The photograph highlights the intersection of art, design, and the artist's studio as a site of production and display. Nocera, through his lens, mediates our understanding of the Memphis design movement, positioning it within the cultural landscape of the 70s. Consider how the stark contrast emphasizes the new design's intrusion on an existing space, a common narrative in art history. Editor: That’s a really insightful point about the intrusion of the modern! It definitely gives me something to think about. Curator: Indeed. It makes you consider the power dynamics at play when new movements enter the scene.