We Are Not the Last 1975

Curator: At first glance, the composition appears stark, almost minimalist. Editor: Zoran Music's "We Are Not the Last," part of the Tate Collection, is rendered with poignant simplicity. The dimensions are roughly 662 by 505 mm. Curator: The upward gaze evokes a longing, perhaps toward something beyond the immediate suffering, a universal plea. The hands clawing at the chest imply torment. Editor: Note how the rough, almost frantic lines, refusing to resolve into clean shapes, amplify the sense of distress and urgency. Curator: It could symbolize the collective trauma of the 20th century, reminding us of the cyclical nature of suffering and the imperative to remember. Editor: Indeed, the gestural lines form a tension between the figure and the void of the paper. Ultimately, the work succeeds through its deliberate rawness. Curator: It invites us to confront our own mortality. Editor: A disquieting vision, powerfully rendered.