[no title] 1978

Curator: This evocative print is by Gerd Winner, who was born in 1936. It shows two views of an identical street corner, stacked one above the other. Editor: Stark! My first impression is one of isolation. The brick walls seem to loom, pressing down on the narrow street. Curator: Winner's work often explores urban spaces. Here, the repetition emphasizes the rigid geometry and relentless uniformity of the built environment, especially the brick work. Editor: Exactly! And the absence of people is striking. This highlights how urban planning can serve to control movement, particularly within marginalized communities. It speaks to power dynamics. Curator: I think the artist is drawing attention to the mundane materials of urban construction, using a screenprinting technique to replicate the brick textures. Editor: Perhaps. But I see it as a commentary on the restrictions placed upon individuals within the city. We must question who designs these spaces and for whom. Curator: An intriguing debate. Editor: Indeed. It gives us much to think about in terms of urban space.