1. TURBOsonic 1968

Editor: So, this is Peter Phillips' "1. TURBOsonic," currently held at the Tate. No date listed, intriguing. It's…loud, isn’t it? Visually, I mean. The rainbow palette mixed with the motorcycle engine feels unexpected. What do you make of it? Curator: Unexpected, yes, a visual cacophony perhaps? But that’s where the fun begins! Phillips, a pop art pioneer, often juxtaposed seemingly disparate imagery – in this case, sleek machinery with playful, almost cartoonish rainbows. It’s a commentary, I believe, on consumer culture. Editor: Consumer culture? How so? Curator: Think about it: the fetishization of speed and power, represented by the engine, alongside the alluring promise of colourful, mass-produced goods. It's a heady mix, isn’t it? Did you see this at first glance? Editor: No, not really. I was too caught up in the odd combination of elements. I see it now, though. I guess it’s easy to forget that pop art isn’t always celebratory; it can be critical, too. Curator: Exactly! And perhaps even a little bit… cheeky? A visual wink at the viewer.