Untitled (eight photographs: portraits of Cuban politicians in library) after 1950

Curator: This is an untitled work by Lester Cole, a strip of eight photographs depicting Cuban politicians in what appears to be a library. The material is gelatin silver print, measuring about 10 by 4 inches. Editor: It's so cool! You get a sense of being behind-the-scenes, like peeking at some serious deal-making happening. Curator: Yes, the contact sheet format emphasizes the labor involved in photojournalism. The images, with their candid feel, capture a specific moment in Cuban political history, inviting speculation about the social dynamics at play. Editor: Makes you wonder who they are and what’s being discussed, doesn’t it? Almost feels like a film still from a spy movie. Curator: Indeed. Understanding the context of Cold War politics adds another layer to the narrative encoded within this photographic process. Editor: Exactly, it's like history frozen in time, letting us fill in the blanks. Curator: It leaves a lingering curiosity, doesn’t it? Editor: Totally, a whisper of stories untold.