Titanium Dioxide, TiO2 

Editor: This is "Titanium Dioxide, TiO2" made by Titanium Pigment Corp. It's just a jar of white powder. I find it interesting that something so industrial is considered art. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It speaks to the cultural memory of material production. The label on the jar, the very act of preserving it, elevates this pigment beyond its functional purpose. It's like a relic of a bygone era of manufacturing. Editor: So, it's not just about the pigment itself, but what it represents? Curator: Precisely. It's a symbol of industry, and artistic creation. Think about the symbolic weight of whiteness, purity, possibility. What meanings do you see when you look at it? Editor: I guess it's a reminder that even the most ordinary things can hold deeper significance. Curator: Exactly, and that's the power of symbols.