One of 28 slides of prints c. 20th century

Curator: This is "One of 28 slides of prints" by Josef Albers, now residing in the Harvard Art Museums. What strikes you first about it? Editor: It has an immediate, almost dizzying effect, like looking into a maze. The overlapping squares create a sense of disorientation and endlessness. Curator: Albers was a key figure in the Bauhaus movement, and his work often explored perception. These prints reflect the Bauhaus's interest in geometric forms and their social impact through accessible design. Editor: Absolutely. The maze evokes classical labyrinths, spaces of initiation and hidden knowledge, but reduced to clean, modern lines. It seems to ask: where do these forms lead us? Curator: Perhaps to a deeper understanding of how we perceive space and form. Albers's focus on geometric abstraction challenges conventional notions of representation. Editor: It's more about the feeling than the image itself, isn’t it? A symbol for the intellectual puzzles that art can pose. Curator: I agree. It's a demonstration of how simple shapes can create complex visual and intellectual experiences. Editor: A timeless puzzle, indeed, that continues to intrigue.