Untitled (man sitting in large window; post office outside) c. 1950

Curator: This photograph, simply titled "Untitled (man sitting in large window; post office outside)", is by Jack Gould. It captures a moment, seemingly unposed, in what might be the mid-20th century, judging by the cars outside. Editor: Oh, it's got a sort of Hopper-esque quality, that quietness. The figure is intriguing, perched like that, looking out with a hint of contemplation. There is something nostalgic about this inverted negative. Curator: Exactly! The post office across the street becomes a symbol of public service, of connection in a bygone era. He's both connected to and separate from that world. Editor: I wonder what he's thinking? The window acts as a barrier, almost a stage. It's a liminal space. He has the inside track, but the outside world is a symbol of freedom. Curator: It's almost like a diptych, with the interior and exterior spaces creating a dialogue. The man's gesture, the way he holds his hand, seems to invite us to question our own place in that dialogue. Editor: It's a lovely, layered image. Each symbol is loaded with narrative possibilities. It invites the viewer to be the storyteller.