Untitled (three businessmen in office) 1957

Editor: This small, undated photograph by Jack Gould, titled "Untitled (three businessmen in office)," captures a seemingly mundane office scene. It feels almost like a stage set, with the men frozen in place. What do you see in this piece? Curator: This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the performance of corporate masculinity. Note how the men's attire, even in the inverted tones of the negative, speaks to a rigid conformity. Who benefits from this enforced uniformity, and who is excluded? Editor: So, it's less about the individuals and more about the system they represent? Curator: Precisely. The sterile office environment, devoid of personal touches, reinforces this idea. What does that say about the value placed on individuality versus corporate identity? Editor: I hadn't considered that. It really makes you think about the power dynamics at play. Curator: Indeed. And how those dynamics continue to shape our workplaces today.