Untitled (VE Day: men on city street littered with confetti) 1945

Editor: Jack Gould's silver gelatin print, "Untitled (VE Day: men on city street littered with confetti)," is a fascinating snapshot. The confetti strewn across the street gives it an almost eerie feeling. What do you see in this photograph? Curator: The image speaks volumes about the aftermath of collective euphoria. How does this celebratory excess contrast with the potential struggles still faced by marginalized communities post-war? It begs the question: whose victory was this truly? Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered. It shifts the focus from celebration to a more critical examination of power dynamics. Thanks! Curator: Remember to consider the photograph in its historical context. VE Day was not necessarily liberation for everyone.