Untitled (construction of buildings, crane lifting large objects) c. 1950

Curator: This small gelatin silver print by Jack Gould, simply titled "Untitled (construction of buildings, crane lifting large objects)," captures a dynamic construction scene. Editor: It feels like a dreamscape, almost unsettling. The inverted tones give it an eerie quality, like a world being built in reverse. Curator: The image lacks specific details or context, but that almost invites us to consider the broader historical trends of urban development and industrialization. We can wonder about the social impact of these massive construction projects. Editor: For me, it’s the precariousness that strikes me. Those tiny figures against the immense scale of the crane and girder... It’s a reminder of human vulnerability. Curator: Yes, it certainly highlights the tension between human agency and the overwhelming forces of progress. Editor: Absolutely. It's both fascinating and a bit chilling to contemplate.