Voetbalwedstrijd tussen de manschappen en de officieren; spelers brengen voor of na de wedstrijd de Hitlergroet 1941 - 1945

This undated photograph captures a football match between officers and their men, where players give the Hitler salute before or after the game. It's like the photographer is asking, "How do we see and understand what's in front of us?" I wonder what they were thinking, and what the players were feeling in that moment? The composition is stark. The photograph’s grayscale palette enhances the somberness, with a formal arrangement of figures in a field, set against a backdrop of bare trees and industrial architecture. It's a record, but it also speaks to the power dynamics at play. The rigid lines, and the raised arms create a visual rhythm. The artist invites us to contemplate themes of conformity, power, and identity. It's not just a historical document, it's a conversation about how we grapple with the past. Artists, you know, we're always in dialogue with each other across time.