Untitled (neon sign for drive-in theater) 1948

Editor: This is an untitled photograph by Jack Gould, showing a neon sign for a drive-in theater. It feels like a snapshot of mid-century Americana, but there are also workers visible, maintaining the sign. What's your interpretation? Curator: It's fascinating to see this labor alongside the glamorous image of entertainment. This juxtaposition highlights the often-invisible work supporting cultural narratives. The sign itself promotes Wayne and JoAnn Silver, potentially erasing the labor of countless others. How does the sign’s promise relate to the realities of labor, gender, and race of those who made it possible? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't considered the implied narratives of power and visibility within the image. Curator: Exactly. It makes you wonder about the stories behind the camera, too.