Milan photograph: Wilmarth and three others with "Alba Sweeps" in progress at factory, 1973 c. 1973

Curator: This photograph by Enzo Nocera, taken in 1973, documents the making of Wilmarth's "Alba Sweeps" at a factory in Milan. Editor: It's a gritty image, isn't it? The stark contrast emphasizes the industrial setting, the labor. The textures almost feel tangible. Curator: Indeed. The black and white choice and the artist's focus on the industrial space are key here. Factories became sites of artistic production in that era. Editor: It speaks to the changing role of the artist, blurring the lines between studio and factory, craft and industry. Curator: Precisely. This piece exists as a record of that shift, offering a glimpse into the socio-political context that fueled so much artistic experimentation. Editor: Looking at it this way, the photograph itself becomes a commentary on the evolving relationship between art, labor, and industry. It all feels intentional.