One of 28 slides of prints c. 20th century

Editor: This is one of Josef Albers' print slides, its stark black and white lines creating geometric abstraction. What do you see in this piece beyond its visual appeal? Curator: Albers, deeply affected by the Bauhaus's closure under Nazi pressure, uses abstraction as a form of resistance. Notice the deliberate repetition and the almost industrial precision; it's a reclamation of order amid societal chaos. How does this repetition speak to you in the context of post-war rebuilding? Editor: It makes me think of the need for systems, but also the potential for those systems to become rigid. I had not considered the historical context! Curator: Exactly! Albers challenges us to find freedom within structure, questioning established norms through simple forms. Editor: I’ll definitely view Albers' work differently now. Thanks! Curator: And I hope you will consider how your own background influences your views.