Untitled (woman adjusting bride's veil in mirror as friend watches) 1951

Curator: Here we have an intriguing gelatin silver print by Martin Schweig, currently titled "Untitled (woman adjusting bride's veil in mirror as friend watches)." Editor: It feels like a dream, or a memory. The swirling wallpaper, the reflected figures… there's a real sense of anticipation, but also a touch of melancholy. Curator: The image does capture a liminal space between girlhood and womanhood, doesn't it? We can read it through a feminist lens, considering the institution of marriage and its impact on female identity. Editor: Absolutely. And the mirror is key here – a symbol of self-reflection, of course, but also of societal expectations. Is she looking at herself, or the image she's supposed to be? Curator: Precisely. Schweig’s composition invites us to consider the gaze, who is looking at whom, and the power dynamics at play within these intimate moments. Editor: It leaves you wondering, doesn't it? What is she really thinking as she gazes into that mirror? It's a powerful glimpse into a hidden world. Curator: Indeed. A rich image that resonates with multiple layers of meaning and emotion.