[no title] by Allen Jones

[no title] 1976 - 1977

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Dimensions: unconfirmed: 502 x 702 mm

Copyright: © Allen Jones | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: Here we have an untitled work by Allen Jones. There’s no date associated with it. The medium looks like print on paper. It’s definitely a striking image, and I'm curious about the dynamics at play. How do you interpret this work? Curator: It’s one of those images that crawls under your skin, isn’t it? Jones was wrestling with ideas of sexuality and power, reflecting the shifting social landscape of the time. Does the woman dominate, or is she performing a role? Is the dog a victim, or a willing participant? There is no simple answer. Editor: It really makes you think about those power dynamics and how they're represented. It's a lot to unpack. Curator: Absolutely. And that's the beauty of art, isn't it? It holds up a mirror, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths, all while looking fabulous, darling.

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