Leprozenkolonie Danaradja: voetbalspelers en familiefoto's 1922

This is a set of photographic prints of Leprozenkolonie Danaradja, showing voetbalspelers en familiefoto's by an anonymous artist. The sepia tone creates a soft, dreamlike effect, like memories fading at the edges. Look at the family portrait, it's really intriguing how they chose to pose: the layering of bodies, the formal dress suggesting a desire for dignity, even amidst hardship. In the other image, the soccer players remind me of other artists such as David Hammons, who uses sports as a signifier of the beauty of human endeavor, and how community can be formed in unlikely places. Ultimately, what stays with me is the layering: the photos themselves layered physically, and then the layering of narratives they suggest – of family, community, and the human spirit prevailing. It reminds us that art isn't about answers, but about opening up spaces for reflection.