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Curatorial Narrative In the realm of Art Deco’s grand sweep, Abram Games’ “Wasted Food is Another Ship Lost” occupies a unique position. Created during an era marked by the rise of modernity and the decline of traditional craftsmanship, this work embodies the tension between industrialization and cultural heritage. The artist’s use of bold forms and vibrant colors was not merely a stylistic choice, but a deliberate attempt to infuse everyday life with the excitement of the machine age. The palette, characterized by an interplay of blue, yellow, black, white, purple, and gray, serves as the underlying structure for the composition. When enlarged to 44×68 inches, this chromatic arrangement assumes a heightened sense of atmospheric weight, imbuing the space with a sense of dynamic energy. The Art Deco motifs, initially discreet, now assert their presence through spatial rhythm and material juxtaposition. As such, they assume a life o