Drawings of ‘4 Identical Boxes with Lids Reversed’ 1969

Curator: Here we have Michael Craig-Martin's "Drawings of '4 Identical Boxes with Lids Reversed'" from the Tate Collections. It’s striking how simple lines create such a complex interplay of form, isn't it? Editor: Yes, it feels like an architect's daydream, or a half-remembered childhood toy. It's oddly calming, despite its geometric precision. Curator: Precisely. Craig-Martin's work often explores the space between object and representation, challenging the viewer to consider the labour involved in creating these representations. Editor: It makes you wonder, doesn't it, about the boxes themselves—who made them, what were they for? It's like they've been deconstructed and reborn as pure thought. Curator: Exactly, and by divorcing the boxes from their utility, he invites us to reconsider the value we assign to everyday objects. Editor: Well, it's definitely got me thinking about what I keep in my own boxes! Curator: An interesting piece. Editor: Indeed.