Untitled (two people kissing elderly woman on both cheeks) 1949

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould's "Untitled (two people kissing elderly woman on both cheeks)," a small, square photograph from the Harvard Art Museums. It seems like a sweet moment. What do you see in this image? Curator: Considering Gould's process, it's fascinating this moment was captured via gelatin silver print. The labor involved in producing this object speaks volumes about value, doesn't it? The intimate gesture, preserved through a meticulous process, elevates a mundane scene, reflecting on the consumption of images and the social rituals surrounding them. Editor: That's an interesting point. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure. It's all about how we make meaning through material means.