Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1916 - 1919

Vittorio Pica made this postcard to Philip Zilcken at some point, likely during the early 20th century. It's made of paper, ink, and a stamp – the usual suspects for sending a message. I can imagine Pica hunched over a desk, pen in hand, carefully choosing words, the ink bleeding slightly into the paper, smudging with the very human act of conveying thoughts. The handwriting loops and swerves, capturing a specific moment. The stamp sits rigidly in the corner, a sign of another time, another world. The dark ink contrasts with the creamy white, a stark reminder of the physicality of communication. It's interesting to think how an everyday object like this – a way to say "hello" – has become something precious, something we contemplate for clues to our past. It's a wonderful reminder of how artists of all kinds are in continuous dialogue, responding to one another across centuries.