Opus 9 1973

Editor: Here we have Naum Gabo's "Opus 9", a captivating cyanotype print. The abstract shapes and deep blue hue give it a mysterious feel. What strikes you most about its construction? Curator: Consider the cyanotype process itself. It democratized image production, allowing for reproduction outside traditional artistic labor. Gabo's choice of this medium challenges notions of artistic skill by emphasizing the physical and chemical processes. Editor: So, the medium is part of the message? Curator: Precisely. Gabo elevates a common technique, transforming it into a statement about material accessibility and redefining what constitutes "artistic" creation. He highlights the process of production. Editor: That's a whole new way to appreciate it! Thanks. Curator: My pleasure. Thinking about art through its making opens up so much.