Untitled (lage construction project; road between tall buildings) c. 1946

Editor: This striking photograph by Jack Gould captures a large construction project, seemingly a road being built between tall buildings. The stark negative image emphasizes the industrial feel. What material processes do you think are at play here? Curator: The image compels us to consider the labor inherent in constructing urban landscapes. We can see the scaffolding and the raw materials. It challenges the romanticized view of urban development by highlighting the grit and effort involved. Editor: So, you're saying it's less about the finished product and more about the process? Curator: Precisely. It invites reflection on the consumption of resources and the human cost embedded within such large-scale transformations of space. Think about the social context of this construction. Editor: I hadn’t considered the work involved. It's a fascinating perspective. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. Considering materiality and labor enhances our understanding of art and its connection to everyday life.