Untitled (view down street) c. 1920s

Editor: This photograph by John Deusing, "Untitled (view down street)," shows a road receding into the distance. It feels deserted, almost desolate. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a landscape of power and exclusion. The stark contrast and vanishing point emphasize the relentless march of progress, often at the expense of marginalized communities. Who benefits from this infrastructure, and who is displaced or forgotten? Editor: So, you're saying it's not just a simple street view? Curator: Absolutely. The photograph invites us to consider the social and economic forces shaping the built environment. Whose voices are amplified, and whose are silenced in this constructed reality? Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. I didn't see it that way at first. Curator: Art is often more than meets the eye!