Untitled (neon lights at night; pegasus) c. 1950

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould's "Untitled (neon lights at night; pegasus)," a small photograph. The neon Pegasus immediately grabs your attention, so bright against the dark background. What reads to you in this piece? Curator: The Pegasus is an enduring symbol. Its presence here, rendered in neon, speaks to the mythic continuously intersecting with the modern. What does the illuminated form suggest to you about its cultural significance? Editor: I suppose it bridges both worlds, the fantastical and everyday. Curator: Precisely! Neon, once a sign of progress, now evokes nostalgia. The Pegasus, traditionally representing inspiration, becomes a beacon, maybe even a comforting anachronism in the night. Editor: It’s amazing how much history and meaning can be packed into such a small image.