Untitled (five women posing like Rockettes at town fair) c. 1950

Curator: Harry Annas, the photographer, captures a moment with his "Untitled (five women posing like Rockettes at town fair)." I find it so wonderfully evocative. What leaps out at you? Editor: The negative format really emphasizes the artifice here. The raw materials of the fairground attraction and the labor of these dancers are laid bare, stripping away any illusions. Curator: Yes, it has a starkness that allows you to reflect on the very *idea* of performance, doesn't it? The mirrored poses against that almost slapdash backdrop... Editor: Absolutely. It's about the social and economic conditions of entertainment, the work of creating spectacle. The photographic process itself becomes part of that commentary. Curator: I think it reveals the vulnerability and humanity inherent in trying to bring joy to others. Editor: Indeed. It's a poignant reminder of the sometimes harsh realities behind the shimmer and dance.