Krantenknipsel betreffende Richard Roland Holst Possibly 1939

This is an anonymous newspaper clipping about Richard Roland Holst, and what catches my eye is the way it presents information. It's not just text; there are these little reproductions of Holst's artworks embedded within the newsprint. The texture of the paper itself becomes part of the image. The grey and slightly mottled surface is a reminder of the ephemeral nature of news. And then there's the contrast, the starkness of the black ink against the off-white paper. It reminds me of printmaking, where the pressure of the plate leaves its mark. I keep coming back to a small illustration of a stained glass window. It’s a chaotic, abstract explosion rendered in monochrome. I love the way the artist has translated the luminous qualities of stained glass into the grainy texture of newsprint. It's like a conversation between mediums, a reminder that art is always in dialogue with itself and the world around it. This play with texture and form reminds me a little bit of Kurt Schwitters, who also elevated everyday scraps into something meaningful.