Moorfield Storey, Attorney c. 1915

Curator: Garo's photographic portrait of Moorfield Storey strikes me as incredibly austere. The dark suit, the severe expression... Editor: It's an interesting portrayal, particularly considering Storey's role in challenging racial segregation and defending indigenous rights. Curator: Exactly! We have this image of power, conveyed through the sharp tailoring and the direct gaze, yet it represents a man who actively fought against the very structures that enabled such power. Editor: How do you think Garo, as an Armenian immigrant himself, perceived Storey's position in that socio-political landscape? Did it inform the mood? Curator: It's a powerful question. Did Garo use his artistic eye to subtly question or perhaps even critique the power dynamics at play? Food for thought. Editor: Indeed. This image pushes us to consider the complexities of representation and the intersections of identity, power, and social justice.