Untitled (city street, woman with stroller outside large building) c. 1950

Editor: This is an untitled photograph of a city street scene by Jack Gould. It depicts a woman with a stroller outside of a large building, and it’s really striking how the building’s shadow dominates the composition. What's your take on this, considering its material aspects? Curator: Well, given that it's a black and white photograph, we need to think about the photographic process itself. The silver gelatin print highlights a specific moment and method of production. How does the industrial production of film influence the framing of everyday life here, in your opinion? Editor: That's a great point; it makes me consider the availability of photography and how that accessibility shapes these images. I see now how the materiality of the photograph is related to its social context. Thanks!