Untitled (two men holding turkeys) c. 1950

Editor: This is an untitled photograph by Harry Annas, showing two men holding turkeys. The negative format gives it an eerie glow. What strikes you about it? Curator: The reversed tones highlight the labor involved. Look at the men's clothing, their grip on the birds. How does this image reflect the means of production and the social context of farming? Editor: So, you're seeing beyond the surface to the work itself? Curator: Precisely. It challenges the traditional art focus by spotlighting the processes and materials, making us consider the often-unseen labor behind what we consume. Editor: I see it now. The image isn't just about turkeys; it’s about the work. Curator: Yes, and how photography itself participates in that process of material consumption and representation. Food for thought!