[no title] 1994

Editor: This photograph by Thomas Schütte presents two rather unsettling portrait heads. Their purple hue and grimacing expressions create a palpable sense of unease. What do you make of this peculiar pair? Curator: They remind me of masks, perhaps tragic ones, caught mid-performance. It feels like Schütte’s inviting us to consider the characters we embody, the facades we project. What are we hiding, do you think? Editor: Perhaps a certain vulnerability, a fear of being truly seen? Curator: Precisely! Or perhaps a commentary on power, those grimaces hiding weakness. Schütte often plays with scale and material, subverting expectations. He challenges us to question the narratives we accept. It’s like he's saying, "Look closer, dear one, things aren't always what they seem." Editor: I see it now. Thank you. Curator: The pleasure was all mine.