Dish before 1931

Editor: Here we have Simon Gate's "Dish," made of glass. It’s simple, almost ethereal in its transparency. What do you make of its design? Curator: It’s fascinating how Gate uses such a functional object to explore ideas of class and gender. Who is invited to this table, and who is excluded? Editor: What do you mean by that? Curator: Well, the delicate glass suggests refinement. Was this a vessel for nourishment, or a symbol of status? Consider the labor involved in crafting such a piece, and who benefits from its existence. Editor: So, it's more than just a dish; it’s a statement? Curator: Precisely. It reflects the power dynamics inherent in design and consumption. Editor: I hadn’t considered that. Thanks for widening my perspective. Curator: My pleasure. Art invites us to question the world around us.