Dwelling c. 20th century

Editor: Taiko Yamazaki's "Dwelling," held at the Harvard Art Museums, is a work on paper that feels both ancient and modern. I'm curious, what can you tell me about the process of creating something like this? Curator: Considering Yamazaki’s technique, we see a direct lineage to traditional calligraphy while challenging it. The ink, the brushstrokes, the very act of mark-making—it's all a performance of labor. How do you think its presentation affects our reading of it? Editor: I think the framing almost elevates the work, contrasting with the apparent spontaneity of the brushstrokes. It makes you think about value. Curator: Precisely. The tension between spontaneous action and deliberate display forces us to confront how art is commodified and consumed, even when referencing tradition. It's a fascinating interplay. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. Thanks!