Untitled (men driving old car down city street) c. 1950

Editor: This gelatin silver print by Jack Gould shows two men driving an old car down a busy city street. It's an intriguing snapshot of a specific time. What do you see in this piece, particularly regarding its depiction of men and urban space? Curator: This image captures a moment of transition, both in transportation and urban life. The juxtaposition of the old car with the urban landscape speaks to the changing dynamics of masculinity within a rapidly modernizing society. How does the image invite us to consider the role of men in shaping and navigating urban environments? Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. It does make me consider how they are claiming space. Curator: Exactly! Consider how race and class intersect with this performance of mobility and ownership. What unspoken narratives are embedded in this seemingly simple street scene? Editor: That's a very important point. I'll definitely be thinking about this photo in a new light now.