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Curatorial Narrative The abstracted architecture of Abram Games’ “Airborne Forces” exists within the propagandistic realm of early 20th-century art, where the Modernist ideals of simplicity and clarity were co-opted to convey nationalist fervor. The linear brushwork that defines Games’ style is particularly evident here, as it serves to break down complex forms into elemental components. The palette, characterized by an interplay between cool blues, warm reds, and earthy browns, imbues the composition with a sense of tension, while the stark white accents create a visual hierarchy that draws the viewer’s eye towards the central motif. Upon enlargement to 65×44 inches, the spatial depth of “Airborne Forces” reveals itself as a carefully calibrated balance between compression and expansion. The blue and red tones, which previously seemed to hover in mid-air, now assume greater mass and weight, influencing the atmospheric quality of