Cross No. 6 1991

Editor: Here we have Keith Milow's "Cross No. 6," a rusted sculpture in the shape of a Latin cross, held in the Tate Collection. What strikes me is its raw, almost brutal simplicity. What do you see in it? Curator: The cross, of course, is laden with centuries of religious and cultural memory. Here, the rust and stark presentation evoke a sense of time, decay, and perhaps a questioning of established symbols. What does that texture communicate to you? Editor: It feels…ancient, like something unearthed. It's thought-provoking. I appreciate how the material transforms the meaning of such a recognizable form. Curator: Precisely. It's a conversation between the symbol and its present representation, a poignant commentary on faith and its evolution. Editor: I never thought of it that way before. Thanks for sharing this perspective. Curator: My pleasure. It's the enduring power of symbols that makes art so compelling.