“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed.
Today: Red towels
![A photo of a sculpture that consists of red mechanics' rags pinned to a wall.](https://glasstire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Artwork-by-Houston-artist-Gabriel-Martinez-600x399.jpg)
Gabriel Martinez, “Differential,” 2017, oil on mechanics’ rags, 84 x 120 inches. Installed at the Blaffer Art Museum
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No matter how original, innovative or crazy your idea, someone else is also working on that idea. Furthermore, they are using notation very similar to yours. – Bruce J. MacLennan