People c. 1982 - 2007

Editor: This piece, simply titled "People," is by León Ferrari. Looking at it, I'm struck by how these tiny figures, almost like ants, create such a sense of overwhelming chaos. What do you see in this work? Curator: Chaos, yes, but also something meticulously plotted. It’s like a dark dance, isn't it? Ferrari was a fierce critic of power structures, and I can't help but see this as a commentary on how systems can reduce individuals to mere dots, controlled and insignificant. Editor: So, the beauty I see could be a mask for something much more sinister? Curator: Exactly! Art often holds a mirror to uncomfortable truths, inviting us to look closer and question what we think we know. Editor: I never would have looked at it that way on my own, fascinating!