TV (girl with braids) â€?Cambridge, MA â€?1972 1972

Editor: Dennis Feldman's "TV (girl with braids) - Cambridge, MA - 1972" presents a grainy, intimate scene. I'm struck by the layering of faces – the girl on the screen, the portrait above. What cultural narratives do you think Feldman is exploring here? Curator: The doubling of the gaze—the girl on TV mirroring the religious icon—speaks to a dialogue between the sacred and the secular. Do you notice how the television's antenna nearly pierces the religious portrait? It’s a powerful visual symbol. Editor: Yes, I see what you mean. The antenna transforms into a halo. The magazine called "Parents" hints at the cultural weight placed on child rearing and family. Curator: Precisely. It's a commentary on the evolving symbols of authority and influence within the domestic space. We are left to consider how media and faith intersect and shape our perception.