Untitled (two children in bathtub) c. 1950

Editor: This is an untitled photograph by Lucian and Mary Brown showing two children in a bathtub. It is a small black and white print. It feels very intimate, almost voyeuristic. What strikes you about this image? Curator: The apparent innocence clashes with the historical context of photographic representation. Consider how images of children have been used politically and commercially. Does this image subvert or reinforce power dynamics? Editor: That's interesting. I hadn't considered the political aspect. Curator: Think about the societal roles assigned based on age and the circulation of these images. The lack of a title is significant. What do you think about the role of anonymity here? Editor: It makes me wonder about the photographers' intentions. This gives me a lot to think about. Curator: Indeed, it pushes us to question the public and private roles of art.