Untitled (small architectural model of a house; on floor seen from above) c. 1947

Curator: Here we have an untitled photograph by Jack Gould depicting a small architectural model of a house, taken from above. It's quite striking in its simplicity. Editor: It feels ghostly, almost like an archaeological dig, unearthing a past life. The stark black and white adds to that sense of removal. Curator: Absolutely. The aerial view flattens the space, turning a potential home into an abstract pattern. It makes you wonder about the lives planned for within these walls. Editor: Or the inequalities embedded in homeownership itself—who gets to build, who gets to dwell. Even in its abstraction, the model reflects power structures. Curator: True, it does prompt considerations of societal privilege. It’s amazing how a seemingly simple image can open up complex questions. Editor: It's a testament to art's ability to hold a mirror to society, even in miniature. Curator: Yes, indeed. A thought-provoking piece.