THE WHITE CUBE
stripped of it's context, works lose a part of themselves in this empty space. the western invention of the white cube removes works from their utilitarian, historical, and cultural space. however, perhaps they gain something new. a new perspective. a new focus. a new audience. ponder this as you gaze. is it worth losing something if there is something to gain?
walk with me this way =>
Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766)
Portrait of Emperor Qianlong in Court Clothes of Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty
1736
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