Deauville, Drying the Sails 1933

Editor: This is Raoul Dufy's "Deauville, Drying the Sails," held at the Tate. It feels so carefree! What's your take on Dufy's scene? Curator: Dufy captures Deauville, yes, but through a lens of leisure accessible to the privileged. Consider the French flags, the yachting scene, and the historical context of Deauville as a resort town. Who was this leisure truly available to? Editor: So, it’s not just a pretty picture of boats? Curator: Precisely. It prompts us to question the power dynamics inherent in the scene, the historical and ongoing inequalities. What do you notice about the absence of laborers, for example? Editor: I see your point! I’ll definitely think about leisure and access differently now. Curator: Exactly, art offers avenues for exploring the world's complexities.