Water From a Faucet 1932

Editor: Here we have Harold Edgerton's "Water From a Faucet." It's a photograph, and I find the frozen movement of the water almost sculptural. What’s your take on it? Curator: It’s a powerful statement on temporality and access. Water, a resource often taken for granted, is presented here as precious, almost jewel-like. In what ways do you think Edgerton's work challenges our understanding of natural resources? Editor: I guess it makes you think about how fleeting and valuable water is. I hadn't considered the social implications of that before. Curator: Exactly. It prompts reflection on the uneven distribution of such a basic need, and the responsibilities we hold. Editor: That’s a really interesting point – seeing it less as a scientific study and more as a social commentary. Thanks!