Beurs van Zocher tijdens de sloop, Amsterdam 1903

This is a photograph of the Beurs van Zocher during its demolition, and it was made anonymously, which is interesting. I think about who the photographer was, what was in their mind at the time? It’s an image of architectural intervention and the destruction of something old to make way for the new. The building looms in the background, but the people are what bring it to life. It's kind of eerie to see the people in this historical context - ghosts from the past going about their daily lives. It's like a stage set, and the play that was once performed here is now long gone. I think it’s cool when art can preserve a moment in time like this. Anonymous or not, it's a great record. Looking at this photo, it reminds me that nothing lasts forever.