Untitled (group of men sitting around table looking at blueprint plan) 1954

Editor: This is an untitled photograph by Jack Gould, showing a group of men looking at a blueprint. The image feels very formal and serious. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a concentrated depiction of power and privilege. The setting, likely a boardroom, and the blueprint suggest decision-making that impacts a wider community. Who is missing from this table, and whose voices are not heard? Editor: That's an interesting point. It does seem very exclusive. How does this relate to contemporary discussions about representation? Curator: This image becomes a lens through which we examine the historical exclusion of marginalized groups from positions of authority, prompting critical reflections on the ongoing struggle for equity and inclusion in our society. Editor: I never thought of it that way, but it makes perfect sense! Curator: Thinking about art in terms of whose voices are present, and whose are absent, can offer new insights.