Great Tactile Table 1970

Editor: Here we have Paul Neagu’s *Great Tactile Table*. It's made of mixed media and its date is unknown. I’m struck by its grid-like composition within these unusual, almost coffin-like, shapes. How do you interpret this work? Curator: The biomorphic silhouettes resonate with Neagu’s broader exploration of the individual within societal structures, particularly during a time of political repression in Romania. The grid could symbolize confinement, while the tactile elements offer a form of resistance through sensory engagement. What feelings does the work evoke in you? Editor: That makes sense. I do feel trapped, but I also want to reach out and touch it. Curator: Precisely. Neagu's work often aimed to bridge the gap between the intellectual and the visceral, challenging the viewer's passive role. Its open form invites interpretation, reflecting the ongoing struggle for autonomy. Editor: I see it so differently now. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, engaging with art is about embracing its multifaceted layers.