Untitled (large construction project; road between tall buildings) c. 1946

Curator: Looking at this intriguing photograph by Jack Gould, currently titled "Untitled (large construction project; road between tall buildings)," I immediately get a sense of... claustrophobia. Editor: Exactly! I see these massive, looming structures, like concrete canyons closing in. There's a raw, almost brutal quality to the construction site. Curator: It's fascinating how Gould captures this moment of urban development, or perhaps destruction, depending on your perspective. The image, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums, really makes you think about the power dynamics inherent in city planning. Editor: And the reversed tones emphasize that feeling of the uncanny. It’s like looking at a ghost city being built. Curator: I wonder if Gould intended to comment on the alienation of modern life, or simply document the changing urban landscape. It certainly prompts a lot of questions. Editor: For me, it’s a stark reminder that progress isn’t always pretty or necessarily for the best.