Shadows on Brick c. 20th century

Curator: Shadows on Brick, by M. Lupow, captures an intriguing corner of the urban landscape. It's held here at the Harvard Art Museums, measuring about 9 by 6 inches. Editor: Striking! The stark contrast immediately draws my eye—it’s almost oppressive, that interplay of light and shadow. Curator: The materials themselves—brick, shadow, and light—become the subject. The composition emphasizes texture and pattern, revealing the physicality of the wall. Editor: It makes me consider the social implications of these spaces—the unseen labor that went into constructing this brick wall and the shadows perhaps signifying restriction or confinement. Curator: Indeed, Lupow uses readily available materials, elevating them through careful composition. The play of light is almost sculptural. Editor: Absolutely. This photograph acts as a reminder of how easily structural inequalities become part of our everyday, urban landscape. Curator: It really makes one appreciate the everyday through a fresh lens. Editor: It definitely leaves me pondering the layers of history embedded in even the most mundane structures.