[no title] 1978

Editor: This is an untitled lithograph of a tortoise by Ivor Abrahams from 1979, held at the Tate. The stark blacks and grays give it a somber mood. What symbols might Abrahams be exploring here? Curator: Consider how the tortoise has persisted in human consciousness - a symbol of longevity and steadfastness across cultures. Does this rendering evoke a sense of endurance? Editor: I see that now. It's not just a tortoise, but an emblem. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, and it reminds us of the weight of cultural memory carried within images.