Krantenknipsel uit archief Philip Zilcken before 1922

This is a newspaper clipping by Willem Kloos, probably from around the turn of the 20th century. It's essentially a text-based work, but the layout and typography give it a visual quality. I'm struck by the density of the text, the way the tight columns create a kind of rhythm across the surface. It's like a field of tiny marks, each letter a little brushstroke. The paper itself has aged, adding a warmth to the color and softening the contrast. There’s something about the physicality of this object that I find compelling, the way it carries the weight of history and the traces of its own making. It reminds me that art is not just about what we see, but also about the materials and processes that bring it into being. It also reminds me of the work of someone like Ian Wilson, who was also interested in text as a conceptual medium. In the end, art is an ongoing conversation across time, embracing multiple interpretations.