Untitled (scientists looking into pool of water at research facility) c. 1950

Editor: This photographic print, titled "Untitled (scientists looking into pool of water at research facility)" by Jack Gould, captures what appears to be two figures gazing into a luminous pool. What do you see in this image? Curator: The pool evokes images of both baptism and divination, while the scientists might be modern-day oracles, probing the mysteries held within. How does this contrast with the scientific setting influence your interpretation? Editor: It definitely heightens the sense of wonder, and maybe, a bit of unease. Curator: Precisely! This interplay reminds us that even in the pursuit of knowledge, the symbolic power of imagery persists.