Carnival--Basel no number 1952

This work, *Carnival--Basel no number*, is a photo by Robert Frank, printed on paper, its date is unknown. What gets me about this piece is how the images are presented together like a sheet of film. You know, in art, it’s all about what you choose, and how you frame it, not just with a literal frame, but how you set it up, how you crop it. It makes you think about Frank choosing to show us not just the best shot, but all the shots. There's one section where everything is blurred, like a visual echo of the energy of the carnival. This reminds me of Gerhard Richter’s blurry photos. The blur isn’t a mistake; it’s a choice. It’s about showing movement, about not freezing everything in place. Ultimately, this is not just about photography; it’s about how we see, how we remember, and how we make sense of the world through images.