Morgen Bulletin Possibly 1945

This is a Dutch newspaper, "Morgen Bulletin," printed on March 9, 1945, probably on a very basic press. It’s all text, closely packed, no images, just the news, raw and urgent. What grabs me is the texture of the paper itself. It’s thin, almost translucent, with a visible grain. You can imagine someone holding it, the paper crinkling slightly, the ink smudging a little with each read. Think of the information it holds is so vital, a lifeline in a chaotic world. Look at how the words are crammed together, no wasted space. It's like the information is bursting to get out, a desperate need to communicate amidst the turmoil of war. There's a directness, a rawness to it. It's not trying to be beautiful; it’s just trying to tell you what’s happening. It reminds me of some of Martha Rosler's photomontages. Both use media as a form of protest, a way to disrupt the status quo. There's a realness to it, an authenticity that transcends style or artifice. It’s a reminder that art, at its core, is about communication, connection, and bearing witness to the world around us.