Hajò (Boat) c. 1930

László Káldor made this gelatin silver print, Hajò, which means 'Boat' in Hungarian. Look at how the light catches the wake of this vessel, it shimmers and glistens, right? You know, I'm always so curious about what an artist is thinking when they create. László was a Hungarian Jewish artist who fled to Paris and then London during the Second World War. I wonder if this image is loaded with a sense of escape, freedom, or even nostalgia. Consider the textures here: the smooth, reflective water versus the gritty, industrial feel of the boat itself. See how the image is framed from above? It's as if we’re on another vessel looking down, or maybe even a bird soaring overhead. This perspective offers a sense of detachment, almost like observing a world in motion from a safe distance. Káldor's eye reminds us that art isn't just about what we see but how we see it. We are all in dialogue with one another.