Untitled (scientific chart on wall at research facility) c. 1950

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould’s “Untitled (scientific chart on wall at research facility).” It’s a photograph, and the grid of numbers and letters is compelling. What do you see in the visual organization of this piece? Curator: The interplay of color, particularly the stark contrast between the red, black, and white squares, creates a dynamic visual rhythm. The grid structure itself imposes a sense of order, yet the seemingly random placement of the colored squares disrupts this, generating visual tension. Editor: So, it's about the tension between order and disorder? Curator: Precisely. The formal elements—color, shape, and composition—are not merely decorative, but are structurally meaningful within the artwork. The lack of clear narrative forces us to consider these elements first and foremost. Editor: I never thought about it that way before. Now I am more intrigued by how Gould composed this chart.