7. Troublemaker 1923

Editor: Here we have El Lissitzky’s "7. Troublemaker.” It’s like a dynamic explosion of geometric forms. What's your take? Curator: It makes me think of a rebellious spirit bottled up, about to burst forth. The red triangle is so assertive, like a shout, while the softer shapes seem to yearn for release. It's a moment of tension, isn't it? Editor: That's so interesting. I was just seeing chaos, but tension makes sense. Curator: Maybe it's both! Lissitzky was all about revolution, so perhaps this troublemaker is disrupting the old order, making way for something new. Editor: So, change, even if it's uncomfortable. I like that. Curator: Exactly. It really does seem like an artwork of hope and upheaval, doesn’t it?