Looking S. on Southbound Track just N. of Park St. Station 18-Apr-03

Editor: This is "Looking S. on Southbound Track just N. of Park St. Station" by Paul Rowell. It's a black and white photograph of the subway tunnel near Park Street. It feels so ominous! What do you see in this piece? Curator: This image speaks to me of progress and displacement. Consider the historical context – the construction of the subway system disrupted existing communities, often along lines of race and class. The photograph, therefore, is not just a document of infrastructure, but a trace of societal shifts, a visual manifestation of power dynamics. Editor: So, the construction literally reshaped the city? Curator: Precisely. And consider who benefitted and who was further marginalized by this reshaping. What stories do you think are hidden within the tunnel walls? Editor: I never thought of it that way. It's not just a tunnel; it's a reminder of the people impacted. Curator: Exactly. Art invites us to interrogate, to remember, and hopefully, to build a more equitable future.