[Brick architecture in Lübeck] c. 1930s

Editor: This photograph, "Brick architecture in Lübeck," attributed to Laurence Feininger, really intrigues me. The buildings seem to loom, and the negative image gives it such a stark, dreamlike quality. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's a fascinating look at urban space. Considering the socio-political climate during Feininger's time, this almost clinical depiction of architecture, especially brick, a material often associated with industrialization and working-class housing, speaks volumes about the changing landscape and perhaps a subtle commentary on societal structures. What role might photography play in shaping perceptions of urban life at that time? Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered! It makes me think about how photography can be used to document and also to subtly critique the built environment. Thanks for illuminating that. Curator: It's all about context, isn't it? It shapes how we see and understand.