Ondervraging van een Japanse commandant Possibly 1946 - 1948

NIGIS made this photograph, "Ondervraging van een Japanse commandant," which translates as 'Interrogation of a Japanese Commander,' using what seems to be black and white film. The composition feels like a found moment, but carefully arranged—you know? I wonder about the process of capturing a moment like this. Was there a discussion of how and why it was captured? How often can an artist truly know what they are making, or is it mostly an act of discovery? The surface and tones of the photographic paper create a feeling that blends observation and intention. It makes me consider other photographers, like Dorothea Lange, who found such incredible compositions in daily life. I can feel the photographer’s hand in selecting the viewpoint, creating this intense scene. Ultimately, art-making is all about exchange. This photograph invites us to consider the ways we communicate and share ideas, even across cultures. It’s about seeing and being seen, an ongoing conversation between the artist, the subjects, and us.