Milan photograph: Wilmarth and two others with "Orange Delta for A.P.S." in progress at factory, 1973 c. 1973

Curator: This photograph by Enzo Nocera, titled "Milan photograph: Wilmarth and two others with 'Orange Delta for A.P.S.' in progress at factory," captures a moment in 1973. Editor: It's a stark, almost melancholic image. The high-contrast black and white gives it a sense of industrial grit. Curator: Absolutely. The photograph documents the artistic labor involved in creating a sculpture. The presence of Wilmarth and his colleagues highlights the collaborative aspect. Editor: The setting really speaks to the deconstruction of the artist's singular aura. It places the creative act within a factory, a site of production, underscoring questions of labor and artistic creation. Curator: It makes us consider the socio-economic implications of art production. The labor within this factory space, and the dynamics of artistic collaboration. Editor: A fascinating glimpse into the backstage of art-making. The somber tones evoke a sense of labor and the scale of artistic ambition. Curator: Precisely, a visual testament to the convergence of art, industry, and collective effort.