Rol met crème zijden satijnlint c. 1925

This roll of cream-colored silk satin ribbon, by Gustav Schnitzler, looks like it could be part of a Dada artwork or a still life painting by Giorgio Morandi. There’s an appealing simplicity to it, born of subtle variations and nuances. Notice the texture of the ribbon's surface, with its delicate, vertical striations. This contrasts with the smoothness of the tightly wound roll, creating a tactile tension that is both visually engaging and conceptually rich. The handwritten inscription on the label adds a layer of personal, historical depth. The numbers and abbreviations – presumably denoting measurements or stock numbers – are rendered in a flowing cursive script which lends the object an intimate, human touch. There is a similarity to the work of Agnes Martin, who explores a similar play between organic imperfection and ordered precision. Art invites us to slow down, to look closely and appreciate the beauty in the everyday.