Hemdenstein 1971

Curator: Dieter Roth's "Hemdenstein" presents us with a curious composition in ink on paper. What does it evoke for you? Editor: Immediately, I'm struck by its stark, almost architectural quality. It feels like a blueprint for something… but I can’t quite place what. Curator: Roth, known for his playful approach to art, often challenged conventions. The rigid lines and geometric forms here contrast sharply with his more chaotic, assemblage works. Editor: Perhaps it’s a commentary on modernism itself, the tension between rigid structure and the desire for organic forms—those rounded shapes disrupting the grid. Curator: It could be. Or maybe it's simply Roth having a bit of fun, creating a visual puzzle that keeps us guessing. Editor: It certainly does that. It’s a fascinating reminder that even in apparent simplicity, there can be layers of complexity.