Untitled (workers marching in strike with signs) c. 1950

Editor: This gelatin silver print by Jack Gould, simply titled "Untitled (workers marching in strike with signs)," captures a moment in labor history. It feels charged with a sense of urgency, but also… resilience. What strikes you most about this photograph? Curator: Ah, yes! The resolute faces, the hand-painted signs...it's a testament to collective action. The contrast, the light feels… almost biblical, doesn't it? Like a modern exodus. But what does "fair" even mean in this context, I wonder? Editor: I guess it’s about negotiating power, workers having a voice. The signs talk about unfair prices, so the protest clearly has an economic dimension. I see that now. Curator: Exactly! And it's a potent reminder that art isn’t always about beauty, but about bearing witness, stirring dialogue and challenging us. Editor: Absolutely. It's sparked something new for me. Thanks!