Two children in a window, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after 1907

Editor: This is "Two children in a window, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" by Lewis Hine. The children look so innocent, and the window seems like a frame, highlighting them. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Consider Hine's methods. His photography was intrinsically linked to social reform. Focusing on the materials and the means of production, we see how Hine used photography as a tool to expose the conditions of the working class. The materiality of the print itself becomes evidence. Editor: So, the photograph is more about documenting a social condition rather than just an artistic expression? Curator: Precisely. The very act of capturing this image and disseminating it speaks volumes about labor, class, and Hine’s own role within that system. Editor: That gives me a lot to consider when viewing Hine's work. Thanks! Curator: It reframes how we understand the work, doesn't it?