[no title] 1956 - 1973

Editor: This print by Naum Gabo shows an abstract form against what seems to be a starry background. The shape kind of reminds me of an orbit. What sort of symbolism do you read in this work? Curator: The orbit you see might indeed be intentional. Consider Gabo's interest in science and the cosmos. The curving lines, the implied movement, could represent trajectories, not just of planets, but ideas, emotions. The box form bisecting the curve acts like a still point in a swirling world, no? Perhaps even symbolizing the intersection of intellect and feeling. Editor: So, it's not just a random abstract shape, but an exploration of the intersection between science, emotion, and thought? Curator: Precisely. It's about how we understand and navigate our place in the cosmos, both internal and external. Editor: I never would have considered the scientific implications, now I see it.