Warehouses between Shelton St and Earlham St 1972

Editor: This is "Warehouses between Shelton St and Earlham St" by David Gentleman. I find it striking how the artist uses perspective to make these buildings appear almost human, or perhaps like they're looming over the street. What stories do these buildings tell you? Curator: This work speaks to the quiet dignity of the working class in London, doesn't it? The warehouses, stoic and enduring, also point to the urban landscape's role in shaping social identity and power structures. How do you think the absence of people impacts our reading of this scene? Editor: I hadn't considered the absence of people. Perhaps it emphasizes the structures themselves as symbols of labor and commerce? Curator: Precisely. Gentleman’s work encourages us to examine how architecture can embody collective histories and lived experiences. These buildings stand as silent witnesses to social and economic shifts within the city. Editor: That’s a powerful perspective, thank you.