Untitled (family portrait with six generations) c. 1945

Curator: This is an intriguing find from Harry Annas, a photograph, simply titled "Untitled (family portrait with six generations)." It's a smaller image, about 5x4 inches. Editor: It's haunting, isn't it? The inversion gives it such an eerie, otherworldly feel. All those faces... Curator: Family photos like these served crucial roles. They documented lineage, cemented social standing, and affirmed community. Editor: Yet, look at the racial makeup and representation; its politics are inherent. Curator: Absolutely. How are notions of kinship and belonging being constructed? Who is included and excluded from this portrait? Editor: It's a powerful document about family, race, and power. It makes me think about the stories that are spoken and unspoken. Curator: It's a reminder of how photographs are not just documents, but active participants in the construction of memory and history.