Off Broadway 1973

Editor: This is Gerd Winner's "Off Broadway," a print from an unknown date, housed at the Tate. The angular fire escapes really strike me. What story do you think this print is telling? Curator: I see a commentary on urban spaces and accessibility. Who are these architectural features really for? Fire escapes often become liminal spaces, used by some residents while others are excluded. Winner presents a challenge. Editor: A challenge? Curator: Yes, the work highlights the unequal distribution of resources. Consider the historical context: urban development often displaces marginalized communities. Does this alter your perspective? Editor: It definitely does. I was just seeing the aesthetic, but now it feels more charged. Curator: Exactly! Art can make visible the hidden structures of power in our everyday environments. Editor: Thanks, I'll remember that. It's about more than just what you see.