X-radiograph(s) of "Madgalen" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Magdalen," by Segna di Bonaventura. It's interesting to see the under layers. What does this x-ray reveal to you about the work's history or context? Curator: It allows us to consider art making as a process, not just a product. The layers hint at earlier intentions, hidden narratives, and interventions over time. Think about the power dynamics at play – whose vision prevails, whose is erased? Editor: That's a great point; it makes me think about authorship and how much of the original artist remains. Curator: Exactly! And what does it mean to dissect an artwork in this way, revealing its vulnerability and inviting a different kind of gaze? Perhaps we're implicated in its ongoing story. Editor: I never considered the ethics of looking so deeply, thanks for sharing. Curator: Of course! It’s all about understanding the multifaceted perspectives art can offer.