Untitled (rhinoceros, close-up view) c. 1950

Editor: Here we have an untitled photograph by Jack Gould of a rhinoceros. It’s a small, close-up view. The inverted tones give it a ghostly, almost ethereal feel. What strikes you about this image? Curator: The photograph's inversion highlights power dynamics. The rhino, often presented as a symbol of wildness, is captured within a zoo. What does it mean to see this creature, usually exoticized, mediated through both photography and captivity? How does this image, likely taken during a period of increasing environmental awareness, speak to our relationship with the natural world? Editor: That’s a powerful way to look at it. It's not just a picture of an animal, but a statement on control and conservation. Curator: Exactly. And perhaps a reflection on the gaze itself. Who is looking at whom, and what narratives are being constructed?