Untitled (medium format images of boy and girl posed at piano or with toy car) 1967

Curator: This intriguing image, simply titled "Untitled," comes to us from the lens of Martin Schweig. Notice how he's presented these medium format images of a boy and a girl. Editor: Yes, that stark reversal! The negative presentation immediately gives it an unsettling, almost ghostly, quality. The boy with his toy car and the girl seemingly at a piano… it’s very theatrical. Curator: I agree. Schweig likely chose this medium format to draw attention to the processes of photographic production itself, forcing the viewer to consider the labor and steps involved in capturing this moment. Editor: The composition, too. The division between the two figures heightens that sense of unease. It's not just a portrait, it's a formal exploration of light and shadow, and the psychological distance between subjects. Curator: Ultimately, Schweig invites us to reflect on the cultural narratives we project onto childhood, and the material means by which those narratives are constructed. Editor: It's a compelling piece—disturbing, yet beautiful in its strangeness. A testament to the power of photographic form and the stories it inadvertently tells.