Unicorn Possibly 1971 - 2000

Editor: So, here we have Rebecca Horn's "Unicorn," a black and white photograph. There’s something unsettling yet ethereal about it... What symbols jump out at you? Curator: The unicorn, of course, has centuries of cultural baggage. Traditionally, it symbolizes purity and grace, but look at how Horn subverts that. The awkwardness of the costume, the bracing...does it evoke discomfort or vulnerability? Editor: I see both. The bracing hints at constraint, but the open field implies freedom. Curator: Exactly. Horn often explores the body and its limitations. How does this image challenge or reinforce our understanding of the unicorn myth? What have you learned? Editor: I hadn't considered the body's role in shaping the myth. That's a completely new perspective. Curator: And perhaps, a new understanding of ourselves through art.