Untitled (four men golfing, looking at scorecard) 1947

Editor: This is an untitled photograph by John Howell of four men golfing, looking at a scorecard. It has this uncanny feeling. What do you read from this image? Curator: I see a snapshot of leisure, but leisure for whom, and at what cost? Consider the historical context. Who has access to spaces like golf courses, and who is excluded? What narratives of power and privilege are embedded in this seemingly innocent scene? Editor: So, it's more than just a friendly game? Curator: Precisely! It's a mirror reflecting social hierarchies. What does it mean to see this image today, in light of ongoing struggles for equality and inclusion? Editor: I never thought about a simple golf game having such a complex background. Curator: Art often holds uncomfortable truths if we dare to look closely.