Die Menschen (People) 1-12 1942 - 1946

Robert Frank created these twelve photographs, called "People," using black and white film, in a time before the digital world took over. I can imagine Frank on the streets, camera in hand, observing life unfold. It's almost like he's collecting moments, like little bits of a puzzle, trying to piece together what it means to be human. He’s catching workers during their breaks, maybe reflecting on the daily grind, and the quiet moments of rest and contemplation. Each image has a story, but it's up to us to imagine what that story might be. Thinking about other artists, I wonder if Frank was inspired by someone like Walker Evans, who also captured everyday life with such honesty and grit. It's all part of this ongoing dialogue between artists, bouncing ideas off each other, seeing the world through different lenses.