Untitled (young boys on safety patrol at elementary school) c. 1950

Editor: This is an intriguing black and white photograph by Harry Annas, simply called *Untitled (young boys on safety patrol at elementary school)*. It captures a moment that feels almost ritualistic, a group of young boys lined up. What narratives do you think this image might be suggesting? Curator: It speaks volumes about the construction of young masculinity and institutional power, doesn’t it? Look at their uniforms, their enforced order. Consider how this image might reflect the societal expectations placed on young boys and the roles they are being groomed to fulfill. Editor: That's a really insightful way to put it. I was just seeing a picture of boys, but you are right! Curator: And this is where art becomes a mirror to society, right? It makes us question the status quo. I’m glad we took the time to look at it together. Editor: Me too. I'll definitely think differently about similar images going forward.