Untitled (women in a line practicing can-can dance on stage) c. 1950

Editor: This photo, "Untitled (women in a line practicing can-can dance on stage)," by Jack Gould, is small, almost pocket-sized. It's raw, and I get the sense it's a candid moment. What do you make of this quirky scene? Curator: Oh, I love this! It feels like a stolen moment, doesn't it? The repetition of the dancers creates a rhythm, a visual echo of the can-can itself. It's almost as if Gould is capturing the sheer joy and abandon of the dance. What do you think he’s trying to say with this photo? Editor: Perhaps it is just capturing a moment, but the joy is clear, and I like the perspective of repetition. Curator: Agreed. It’s a happy, fleeting image; and that's enough, isn't it?