[no title] 1975 - 1976

Editor: This untitled work is by Christian Dotremont, and it's at the Tate Modern. The sweeping black lines remind me of calligraphy. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Indeed, the calligraphic gesture is paramount. Note how the interplay of positive and negative space dictates the rhythm. The thick, gestural strokes contrasted with the stark white ground create a dynamic tension. Editor: So, it’s the visual elements themselves that create meaning? Curator: Precisely. It’s about the formal relationships, the visual poetics of line and form, and how those elements communicate on a purely visual level. It's less about deciphering a message and more about experiencing a visual event. Editor: I see it now. It's less about what it represents and more about how it makes you feel through its composition.