Jags 1973

Editor: This is "Jags" by Michael Rothenstein. It's a print, and the strong contrast really strikes me. It feels both industrial and melancholic. What story do you think this piece tells? Curator: Rothenstein's work often grapples with post-war industrial landscapes. I see it as a commentary on consumerism and waste, particularly the fetishization and rapid obsolescence of luxury items. How does the composition speak to those ideas for you? Editor: I hadn't considered that. The fragmented, almost decaying look of the image definitely reinforces that idea of obsolescence. Thanks! Curator: Exactly. Considering the social context can really bring new layers of meaning to a piece, can't it?