The Garden 1964

Editor: Fernando Zóbel’s "The Garden," an etching, feels like a fleeting memory of nature. The stark blacks and whites create a sense of mystery. What sociopolitical commentary might Zóbel be exploring here, if any? Curator: I see Zóbel's work as a quiet disruption, a counterpoint to the dominant narratives often associated with landscape art. The absence of color and the emphasis on line work pushes against romanticized depictions of nature, perhaps subtly questioning the power dynamics inherent in landscape ownership and representation. What do you make of the title? Editor: It feels ironic, given the abstract style. I'm starting to see how it challenges conventional ideas about nature and power. Curator: Exactly! It makes you think about who gets to define "the garden" and whose experiences are centered in those definitions.