Untitled (construction of large concrete overpass; cars beneath) c. 1950

Editor: So, this intriguing piece by Jack Gould, titled "Untitled (construction of large concrete overpass; cars beneath)," is held at the Harvard Art Museums. It’s a photograph, roughly 4x5 inches. I'm struck by the contrast; the stark overpass against the almost ghostly cars. What jumps out at you? Curator: The inverted tones! It’s a photographic negative, revealing the bones of urban development. It evokes a sense of eerie anticipation, like a half-formed memory. Consider what the artist saw, or rather, chose not to show directly. Is it a critique of progress or a celebration of engineering? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't thought about the 'un-seeing' aspect. It's like the photo is asking us to question what progress really looks like. Curator: Exactly! And that’s the beauty of art, isn't it? It’s not about answers, but about sparking questions. Editor: Definitely food for thought. Thanks!