III by  Richard Smith

III 1971

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Dimensions: image: 793 x 587 mm

Copyright: © Richard Smith | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This is Richard Smith's "III," from an unknown date, currently at the Tate. It's a monochromatic work composed of hatching and geometric shapes, with an empty space in the center. What do you see in this piece, beyond its abstract appearance? Curator: I see a critical commentary on the act of framing itself. Smith, working in a time of shifting social landscapes, perhaps asks: who gets to define the boundaries of experience, and what is intentionally left out of the picture? The empty space almost screams absence. Editor: Absence of what, exactly? Or is that open to interpretation? Curator: Precisely. Is it the absence of representation for marginalized voices? Or is it a deliberate void meant to challenge conventional perspectives? It's a question, not a statement. Editor: I hadn't considered the political dimensions. I was too caught up in the visual geometry. Curator: Art often functions as a mirror reflecting broader societal issues. Always ask, "who benefits?" and "who is silenced?" when engaging with art. Editor: This has definitely changed how I view abstract art. Thanks!

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http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/smith-iii-p01277

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