Untitled (woman playing pool) c. 1950

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould’s petite photograph, "Untitled (woman playing pool)". I am intrigued by the intimacy of the woman’s gaze. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: The staging of the image is thought-provoking, isn't it? The woman's perspective, peering over the table, challenges traditional representations of women in public spaces, particularly in what were often male-dominated leisure activities. The pool hall as a site of social interaction becomes a backdrop for reconsidering gender dynamics. Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't considered the gendered space aspect. It really changes how I see the image. Curator: Exactly. So what further questions does this raise for you about the politics of imagery? Editor: It makes me wonder who exactly was allowed into the pool halls back then, and who decided that. Thanks for pointing that out. Curator: My pleasure. It's a small image, but socially rich.