Eugen Wachenheimer in de tuin van een groot gebouw, 1927, Bad Kissingen 1927

The Wachenheimer family captured this photograph of Eugen Wachenheimer in the garden of a large building in Bad Kissingen in 1927. I can imagine the photographer, probably another member of the Wachenheimer family, carefully framing the composition. They’re trying to create a sense of place, capturing Eugen in front of the majestic tree and building behind. It makes me wonder about their life, their relationships. What was it like to be there? Did they feel at home? Did they feel displaced? Family photos are such interesting documents. In some ways, this reminds me of the work of other photographers interested in documenting their own lives, like Nan Goldin. Ultimately, this photograph is an invitation to reflect on our own lives. It reminds us that we are all part of a larger story, that we are all connected. Art making becomes a conversation, not just between artists but between families and friends. It is a tender reminder that art doesn't always have to be formal or academic to move us deeply.