Circus, Budapest, 19 May 1920 1920

Andre Kertesz snapped this photo, “Circus, Budapest, 19 May 1920” using his camera, of course. The whole thing’s in grayscale, almost like a memory fading into the past. I love the texture here; the rough wood of the fence contrasting with the smooth fabric of the figures’ clothes. You can almost feel the splintery surface just by looking at it. There's a little gap between the boards where they're peeking through. It’s a detail that makes you wonder what they're seeing, what’s so interesting on the other side. It reminds me of a Hopper painting, that sense of voyeurism and loneliness. And, like Hopper, Kertesz captures a moment that feels both intimate and universal. It’s about curiosity, longing, and the simple act of looking. It’s a moment frozen in time, full of untold stories.