Model for Hanging Construction c. 1950s

Editor: This is Naum Gabo's "Model for Hanging Construction," currently held in the Tate. Its delicate geometry feels both futuristic and strangely organic. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I'm intrigued by how Gabo uses transparent materials. It's as if he's trying to make the invisible visible, embodying the dematerialization of form. This yearning for transcendence, for something beyond the physical, resonates deeply with earlier religious art traditions, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: I hadn't considered that connection! It does have a spiritual quality, a lightness… Curator: Yes! And the lines suggest movement, a dynamic potential energy. How does it make you feel? Editor: I think it evokes a sense of possibility. Curator: Precisely. Gabo masterfully blends mathematical precision with emotive expression. It's a powerful combination of science and spirit. Editor: I'll definitely be pondering on this. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. There’s always more to discover.