Diogenes c. 18th century

Editor: This is Stefano Mulinari’s “Diogenes.” I'm struck by how much detail there is in the etching. What’s your take on Mulinari's depiction of Diogenes? Curator: Well, Diogenes, living in a barrel, surrounded by books...It’s less about historical accuracy and more about the *idea* of Diogenes. See how the light catches the page he's reading? Maybe Mulinari is inviting us to find wisdom in unexpected places. What do you think? Editor: I hadn't noticed that before. It makes me think about questioning the norm. Curator: Exactly! Art, like philosophy, asks us to question. It's about seeing the world with new eyes. Editor: That’s a powerful connection to make. Thanks!