Fotoreproductie naar een Polaroid-opname van de moord op John F. Kennedy in Dallas Possibly 1963

This picture, taken in 1963 by Mrs. Mary Ann Moorman with a Polaroid camera, captures the moment John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas. The image is rendered in shades of grey, the tones soft and blurry, like a half-forgotten memory. It is an image of immediacy, of a moment caught in time. The blur of the car, the grainy texture, all speak to the speed and chaos of the event. The surface of the print feels delicate, almost as if it could crumble to dust at any moment. If you look closely, you can see the figure of Kennedy slumping against his wife, a gesture that speaks volumes about the tragedy that unfolded. The photograph reminds me of Gerhard Richter's blurred paintings based on found photographs. Both artists use the blurring effect to create a sense of distance and detachment, inviting us to contemplate the nature of memory and representation. The ambiguity in the image allows for multiple interpretations.