[title not known] by  Menashe Kadishman

[title not known] 1974

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Dimensions: image: 613 x 914 mm

Copyright: © Menashe Kadishman, courtesy www.kadishman.com | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Curator: Here we have an intriguing, undated print by Menashe Kadishman, part of the Tate collection, measuring roughly 60 by 90 centimeters. Editor: Whoa, that scarlet tree just pops right out! It feels so… defiant against that somber night sky. Curator: Kadishman often explored themes of nature and memory. Considering his background, the stark contrast might be tied to the socio-political landscape of Israel and his own experiences. Editor: It’s like he's painting with light and shadow, but the red feels like a scream. Makes me wonder, what's he trying to ignite within us? Curator: Interesting interpretation. I see it more as a study in contrasting materials, the organic and the synthetic, perhaps a commentary on a landscape undergoing rapid transformation. Editor: Maybe, but I still feel the raw emotion. It sticks with you. Curator: It certainly gives us much to consider. Editor: Absolutely. Art that keeps you thinking is always worthwhile.

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