A gelatin silver print by Sam Samore, *Allegories of Beauty (Incomplete) #13* presents a enigmatic, cinematic image that hovers between narrative and abstraction. Samore's photographic practice draws on the visual language of film stills and mass media, constructing ambiguous scenes that suggest a story without revealing one. The flush-mounted format enhances the work's sleek, object-like presence, reinforcing the tension between surface allure and psychological unease.