One of 28 slides of prints c. 20th century

Curator: Here we have one of Josef Albers' prints. Part of a set of slides housed at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Striking. It feels like a visual riddle, all stark geometries set against the grain. Curator: It's interesting to consider Albers' background in the Bauhaus, where craft and art were considered equal. The printmaking process itself becomes a key element here. Editor: The overlapping triangles remind me of alchemical symbols. A visual language meant to convey deeper truths about transformation. Curator: It also speaks to Albers’ interest in perception and how we construct meaning through simplified forms and their material presentation. Editor: Perhaps it's about the transformation of base materials, or even the transformation of the self through understanding these symbols. Curator: A compelling idea that enriches how we see the labor that went into the making of this set of prints. Editor: Indeed, art that rewards contemplation on multiple levels.