[no title] c. 2001 - 2007

Editor: This print by León Ferrari, made with ink on paper, depicts a chaotic scene of figures beneath a robed character. The textures seem rough. What can you tell me about the materials and their use here? Curator: Well, consider the source. This is a reproduction of an illustration, likely from a magazine. The process of mass printing, the consumption of images... how does that contextualize Ferrari’s decision to use this specific imagery? Editor: So, you are saying that the medium of mass production itself is part of the message? Curator: Precisely! Think about the labor involved, the dissemination, the challenging of traditional art boundaries by incorporating this 'low' art form. Editor: I see! It changes how I view the piece entirely. Curator: It's about understanding the means of production, and how it shapes our understanding of the artwork.