Cup c. 1933

Editor: Here we have a small cup, by Tallmayer. Its earthy exterior and bright blue interior give it an interesting contrast. What does this piece communicate to you? Curator: The interplay of materials – the perhaps deliberately patinated exterior against that vibrant interior – invites us to consider ideas of public versus private, perhaps masculine versus feminine. What narratives might a drinking vessel hold, when we consider who has access to it, and for what purpose? Editor: So, you're saying this cup could be making a statement about societal roles? Curator: Precisely! The cup's function is domestic, perhaps even intimate. But the artist’s choices imbue it with broader cultural meaning. Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered; I'll definitely think differently about everyday objects now. Curator: Art often lies in the everyday.