Untitled 1958

Curator: I see an image composed of vertical and horizontal lines—the texture looks almost coarse. Editor: This is an untitled print by César, the French sculptor known for his compressions. We find it at the Tate. Curator: The lattice effect is intriguing. Is it about confinement or structure? The scratches disrupt what would be a rigid grid. I can't help but think about how these forms are related to power. Editor: Right, César's work often challenged traditional notions of sculpture and the art market itself. What do you make of its impact? Curator: It feels immediate but also invites a slower reading. The contrast between the planned grid and the chaotic scratches makes one ask questions. It's a piece that gains from multiple viewings. Editor: It certainly opens up avenues of interpretation, highlighting the artist's complex engagement with modernity.