[no title] 1991

Curator: This is a print by Rosemarie Trockel, currently untitled and undated, in the Tate collection. Editor: It’s strikingly stark, this juxtaposition of the large, pale field against that dense black square. A feeling of foreboding, perhaps? Curator: Trockel often explores the relationship between Minimalism and feminist critiques, specifically looking at production and materiality through a gendered lens. Editor: The square isn't just a void; it has texture, depth almost—the interplay of light and shadow. Semiotically, it functions as more than just a shape. Curator: Exactly. The subtle texture surrounding it could be read as a comment on domestic labor and the ways women's work is often rendered invisible. Editor: It's a fascinating work, offering a chance to see how a minimalist form can carry such weight and be so evocative. Curator: I agree; thinking about the historical context gives the work so much more depth.