Isabel Wachenheimer in de tuin met een onbekend meisje, juni 1958, Verenigde Staten 1958

This photo was taken by a member of the Wachenheimer family, somewhere in the United States, in June 1958. I like the fact that it feels so unselfconscious and straightforward, like it was taken by someone who wasn’t trying to be overly artistic, you know? The people are set against the background of a sunny garden, which suggests a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The framing is simple, the composition feels almost accidental, but also very intimate. I imagine the photographer was interested in capturing a specific moment, a fleeting connection between the two girls in the image. The colors have faded over time. I love how a simple photo like this can invite us to reflect on memory, family, and the passage of time. It reminds me that all artists are in an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity.