Sunday Afternoon III 1972

Curator: Gerd Winner's print, "Sunday Afternoon III," presents a stark urban scene. It's held in the Tate collection, and its dimensions give the image a striking presence. Editor: It hits me with this sense of stillness, almost eerie. The closed red doors especially, with their little white circles like eyes, staring back at you... Curator: Yes, Winner often explored industrial landscapes, critiquing urban decay through his art. Notice the contrast of the decaying brickwork against the bold red and the bright blue crane. Editor: That blue crane feels almost hopeful against the grey. Is it just me, or is there a story whispering beneath the surface, something about abandonment and resilience? Curator: Winner was fascinated by post-industrial change and the visual language of the urban environment. The scale of the building conveys a sense of architectural power, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely. It’s like a silent giant, dreaming of a past life. And maybe a future one. Curator: Precisely. It shows the enduring nature of art to engage with the present while evoking echoes of the past. Editor: So true. Art, like the city, always has stories to tell!