Untitled (man with animal in cage at zoo) c. 1950

Editor: Here we have an untitled photograph by Jack Gould, it depicts a man with an animal in a cage at a zoo. The small size of the work emphasizes the granular quality of the image. What stands out to you about this photo? Curator: The visible "Kodak Safety Film" markings interest me. It's a material artifact that speaks to the means of production. The zoo setting too, highlights human labor and the commodification of nature. What does it say about our relationship to the environment? Editor: That's fascinating. I hadn't considered the labor aspect. It really changes how I see the photograph.