Untitled (workers marching in strike on city street) c. 1950

Editor: This photograph by Jack Gould, simply titled "Untitled," depicts workers on strike. The lines of marchers seem to stretch endlessly. What can you tell me about the societal context of the materials and labor shown here? Curator: The image is reversed, giving it an eerie sense of alienation. Consider the signs they carry: "Price Increase, Wage Cut." What systems are in place that allow, and even encourage, the exploitation of workers? How is class consciousness demonstrated here? Editor: It's stark how relevant these issues remain today. The photo really makes you think about the relationship between labor and capital. Curator: Precisely. Looking at the means of production, from the photographer to the printing process, we can deconstruct the message.