Combing the Hair (La Coiffure) 1998

Editor: Here we have Leon Kossoff’s "Combing the Hair," a delicate etching from the Tate collection. The light, almost hesitant lines create an intimate scene. What strikes you most about it? Curator: It's fascinating how Kossoff, a Jewish artist, engages with themes of domesticity and intimacy within a historical context of displacement and marginalization. How does this quiet act of care challenge or subvert traditional representations of women? Editor: That's a great question. I hadn't considered the quiet act as a counter-narrative. Curator: Exactly! And consider the power dynamics inherent in acts of service. How does Kossoff navigate these complexities with such spare lines? It leaves us with much to ponder. Editor: Definitely makes you rethink the image. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure!