[no title] by  Gerd Winner

[no title] 1978

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Dimensions: unconfirmed: 502 x 698 mm

Copyright: © Gerd Winner | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this untitled print by Gerd Winner features a stark brick wall and what seems to be a sidewalk. I find its severe geometry a little unsettling. What do you see in this piece? Curator: This image speaks volumes about urban spaces and power structures. Winner's focus on the wall, an imposing, almost oppressive structure, invites us to consider the barriers, both physical and metaphorical, that shape our lives. How does this relate to issues of access and segregation in our cities? Editor: That's a powerful reading. I hadn't considered the social implications of the architecture itself. Curator: Thinking about art in relation to social justice helps us unpack the complexities of our lived environments. Editor: I'll definitely look at urban landscapes differently from now on.

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