88/70/D by  Keith Milow

88/70/D 1988

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Dimensions: support: 458 x 356 mm

Copyright: © Keith Milow | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: Here we have Keith Milow's "88/70/D," currently residing in the Tate Collections. The composition strikes me as a sort of ordered chaos. What do you see in its arrangement and color palette? Curator: The interplay of form and texture is quite deliberate. Note the contrast between the rigid grid and the curvilinear elements. The muted color scheme further emphasizes the materiality of the surface, drawing attention to the artist's technique and process. Editor: So, the form emphasizes the technique, rather than the other way around? Curator: Precisely. The visual elements underscore the artist's exploration of abstract expression. It prompts us to consider the relationship between structure and spontaneity within the artwork. Editor: That's really interesting. I see the structure much more clearly now. Thanks for your insight. Curator: My pleasure. There's always more to discover within the formal nuances.

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