Past Times 1977 - 1978

Editor: So, this is David Leverett's "Past Times," and while there's no date listed, it looks like it incorporates mixed media, with text and images layered together. It gives me a feeling of fragmented memories. What do you see in how he's put this together? Curator: It strikes me as a commentary on how we construct history itself. Leverett uses both personal ephemera, like the postcard, and broader historical narratives through the printed text. What does the layering suggest to you about the act of remembering or recording events? Editor: It's like the past is never really gone, always influencing the present. The transparency makes it feel like different times are overlapping. Curator: Exactly. The soft palette further softens any clear distinction, blurring those lines. Consider how institutions often curate and present history. Does this resonate with that? Editor: It makes me think about how subjective history can be. Curator: Precisely. The piece invites us to question whose stories are told and how they're framed. Editor: I'll definitely be thinking about that the next time I visit a museum. Thanks!