Merging Sides 1967 - 1968

Editor: So, this is Bertram Binning's "Merging Sides." No date is listed, but it's in the Tate. It has such a playful feel, almost like a flag designed by a child! What do you make of it? Curator: It's funny you say that. To me, it whispers of mid-century optimism, a sort of "we can do anything" attitude rendered in bold geometry. I feel a bit like I'm looking into a kaleidoscope, don't you? It makes me wonder, what could the artist have been hoping to merge? Editor: That's a great question! I was only seeing the surface, but the title definitely adds another layer. It makes you think about connection and duality. Curator: Exactly! Art can be a conversation. We bring our own experiences and the artist, hopefully, nudges us toward new perspectives. Editor: I'll definitely remember that. It's much more than just surface after all.