Untitled (Bogota - Wedding) 1978

Editor: This photograph, titled "Untitled (Bogota - Wedding)" by Bill Dane, shows a wedding scene in black and white. It feels very observational, like a snapshot in time. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a commentary on the act of witnessing. Dane captures not just the wedding party, but also the photographer—usurping the traditional wedding portrait with a layered perspective on representation and how we perform these rituals for the camera. Editor: That's fascinating! It almost feels like a reflection on the societal expectations around marriage, and the performance aspect of it all. Curator: Precisely. Dane is encouraging us to consider the broader context, the social construction of these events, and the roles we play within them. He's making a statement on the politics of visibility. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Curator: It shows how photographs can challenge our assumptions. Editor: That's a powerful idea to take away.