Untitled (cars driving under large bridge) 1954

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould's photograph, Untitled (cars driving under large bridge). The strong architectural lines of the bridge contrast with the soft focus of the vehicles below. What statements do you believe Gould is trying to convey? Curator: This piece resonates with critical urban theory. The bridge, a symbol of connection and progress, looms over trucks and cars, hinting at the socio-economic stratification within the city. It reminds us to consider how infrastructure shapes and reinforces power dynamics. Editor: Power dynamics? That's interesting. Curator: Consider how transportation systems often serve different communities unequally. Does the bridge connect or divide? Who benefits most from it? These are questions we can explore. Editor: I hadn't considered it that way before. Thank you. Curator: Thinking critically about the built environment helps us understand its impact on social justice.