Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1918

This briefkaart to Philip Zilcken by Herman Robbers is a slice of life, a piece of ephemera touched by many hands. Imagine Robbers, pen in hand, carefully writing the address, choosing his words, and sending it off into the world. The stamps, the postmarks, the handwritten script – each mark tells a story of connection and communication. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's paintings, layered with words and gestures, or even On Kawara's postcards, documenting his daily existence. I think about the simple act of sending a postcard, a small gesture reaching across distance and time, like a painter throwing a brushstroke across a canvas, hoping it lands just right. These marks, like layers of paint, build up a history, a dialogue between the sender and receiver. It's a humble reminder that even the simplest forms of expression can carry profound meaning.