Untitled (crowd of pedestrians walking down city street; boy with magazine in front) c. 1950

Editor: This gelatin silver print, "Untitled," by Jack Gould, captures a busy city street scene. The negative effect creates a striking visual. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Notice the material conditions: a gelatin silver print, mass-produced. The reproducibility speaks to the everyday, accessible nature of photography, diverging from the unique, handmade quality often associated with "high art." How does this challenge our conventional ideas about art and labor? Editor: It’s interesting to consider how the means of production impacts our perception. Thanks, I'll definitely think about that.