Rotational Circles 1960 - 1964

Editor: This is Michael Kidner’s *Rotational Circles* from the Tate Collections. It reminds me of pie charts, but slightly off, handmade somehow. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a reflection of Kidner’s interest in systems and chaos theory. This organized, yet visually disruptive composition, invites us to consider how rigid structures intersect with randomness and the illusion of control. How might this piece mirror the social and political upheavals of his time? Editor: That’s interesting! So, beyond just simple shapes, it’s about broader societal themes? Curator: Precisely. It asks us to question the order we perceive in the world and the systems that govern us. Considering the socio-political climate when Kidner created it, one must ponder on whether the work critiques the establishment. Editor: I didn't consider it that way initially. Thanks for the insight.