Waiter 1716 - 1717

Curator: Right, let's talk about this striking piece by Anthony Blackford, simply titled "Waiter." Editor: Its sleek, metallic surface immediately whispers of elegance. And those tiny inscriptions, almost like secrets pressed into the silver. Curator: Those are actually monograms, deeply entwined symbols of identity. It's an example of a cultural desire for status and belonging, crafted in metal. Editor: There's a certain coldness too, I think. It’s beautiful, but aloof. Like a perfect surface deflecting something. Curator: Maybe. Or perhaps reflecting. It's about how we present ourselves, isn't it? The stories we choose to tell, etched into the objects we hold dear. Editor: I love how the object itself seems to be trying to tell a story. I wonder what narratives this "Waiter" might have carried over time, and what it symbolizes for us now?