Doos van bruin karton, rechthoekig, met stempel van Hirsch & Cie Amsterdam en een etiket met het adres van de schenkster before 1976

This brown cardboard box with a Hirsch & Cie Amsterdam stamp and a label with the donor's address is a quiet masterpiece. Just look at the subtle variations in tone across the surface – the way the light catches the edges and the slightly darker patches suggest a history of handling, storage, and maybe even travel. I love how the texture of the cardboard feels so present, rough yet smooth in places, almost like an abstract painting in itself. Notice that label stuck on the side – it’s a tiny rectangle of potential stories, hinting at a person, a place, and a past. The box as a whole is like a minimalist sculpture, a perfect example of how everyday objects can become carriers of meaning. Think of Kurt Schwitters, whose collages and assemblages elevated found materials to the realm of high art, imbuing them with a sense of poetry and playful experimentation. This box embraces a similar ethos, transforming something utilitarian into a vessel of curiosity and contemplation.