beilharz
The (in)significance of the edge (2013) by Johannes Beilharz. Once again an homage to (or should I call it persiflage of?) one of my favorite targets, Barnett Newman (1905-1970). This one was inspired by a painting of his called Yellow Edge. So what is the significance of the edge here (or in Newman or anywhere)? On the one hand one could say – with all those who are sceptical of or disdain modern art – that there is none, period. On the other hand, one could ...