Titanium Oxide, O. P. 

Editor: Here we have "Titanium Oxide, O. P." made by Elmer & Amend. It looks like a photograph of a simple bottle of pigment. What role might this object have played in the broader art world? Curator: That's a fantastic question! I see it as a commentary on the commodification of art materials, and how scientific advancements have shaped artistic practice. Consider the shift from handmade pigments to commercially produced ones and how that affected the artist's role in production. Editor: So, it's less about the substance itself and more about the system that puts it in the bottle? Curator: Precisely. Think about the power dynamics involved, with companies like Elmer & Amend becoming key players in the art world's infrastructure. Editor: I never thought about pigment in that way before! It gives me a whole new perspective. Curator: Indeed. By examining these seemingly mundane objects, we uncover fascinating stories about the socio-political forces that shape art.