Untitled (men playing cards) 1945

Editor: Here we have an untitled photograph by John Deusing, showing men playing cards. It has a candid, almost documentary feel. I’m curious, what stands out to you in this image? Curator: It strikes me as a quiet moment, almost secretive, captured in what seems like an ordinary, perhaps even mundane setting. The negative space almost adds a ghostly, ethereal quality. What do you make of the setting? Editor: The setting looks like a basement with shelves of supplies and hanging clothes. It feels very personal and intimate. Curator: Exactly! It’s a slice of life, a glimpse into a world we might not otherwise see. It makes me wonder about their stories, the stakes of their game, and the photographer’s intention in capturing this shared experience. Editor: It's like we're voyeurs, peeking into a private moment frozen in time. I see that now. Curator: Precisely. That's the magic of photography.