Untitled (family portrait with six generations) c. 1945

Editor: This is an untitled family portrait by Harry Annas, showcasing six generations in a single frame. It’s striking how the inverted tones create a spectral atmosphere. What stands out to you about it? Curator: Beyond the technical aspect of the negative, I see a powerful statement about lineage and representation. How might this inversion speak to the erasure or visibility of certain identities within the family’s history, particularly considering gender and race? Editor: That's an interesting perspective. So, it's not just about capturing a family, but perhaps also questioning who gets remembered and how? Curator: Exactly. And given that family portraits often reinforce societal norms, this subversion of the traditional image could be read as a quiet act of resistance. What do you make of the composition? Editor: It does feel intentional, doesn't it? I hadn't considered the potential social commentary. Curator: It makes you think about whose stories are being told, and whose are not. Editor: It definitely does. I will look at family portraits differently from now on.