VOAEX ( = Concrete Journey through the High Extremadura) 1976

Editor: This is Wolf Vostell's "VOAEX ( = Concrete Journey through the High Extremadura)." It's...intense, almost unsettling. The concrete structure clashes with the vibrant colors in a really striking way. How do you interpret the role of the bunker-like structure in this print? Curator: The bunker, a symbol of past conflicts, is a recurring motif in Vostell’s work. He was deeply interested in how architecture reflects and shapes collective memory and political power. What do you make of the colorful, almost chaotic elements surrounding the bunker? Editor: They seem to be consuming it, or perhaps reclaiming the space. It's like the past is being confronted by a new reality. Curator: Precisely. Vostell often used such juxtapositions to critique the enduring presence of authoritarian structures within contemporary society. The vibrant colors disrupt the monumentality of the bunker, suggesting a subversion of its intended purpose. Editor: That makes me see the piece in a totally new light. It's not just about the past, but how we grapple with its impact today. Curator: Exactly. Vostell urges us to confront and deconstruct the concrete remnants of history in order to build a more vibrant future.