Untitled (men in suits standing in police line-up) 1962

Editor: This is Jack Gould's "Untitled (men in suits standing in police line-up)." It's a compact gelatin silver print from the Harvard Art Museums. I'm struck by the uniformity and the tension in their poses. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a stark commentary on power and representation. The men, diverse yet homogenized in their suits, evoke questions about systemic inequality. How does the line-up format implicate them, and what assumptions are being made based on their appearance? Editor: It's chilling to think about how easily appearances can be weaponized. Curator: Exactly. This image invites us to question the narratives constructed around race, class, and the very act of observation. It's a powerful statement about the gaze and its consequences. Editor: I'll never look at a photograph the same way. Thanks! Curator: Likewise. Art is a lens for seeing the world critically.