Fotoalbum van Norbert van den Berg met foto's van verschillende plaatsen in Italië en Spanje, en zijn woning aan het Amstelveld c. 1954 - 1960

This photo album was made by Norbert van den Berg sometime during his life between 1901 and 1972. The tan cover has a hatched texture that reminds me of reptile skin or maybe a tightly woven textile. I imagine Norbert carefully selecting this cover, thinking about the places he would visit and the memories he would store inside. The album is a container for experiences, a place where Italy, Spain, and the Amstelveld intersect. Maybe the cover’s texture evokes the rough stone walls of a Spanish villa or the sun-baked earth of an Italian landscape. Or maybe it's simply a durable surface meant to protect the precious memories within. I think about how an artist's personal collection—their photos, sketches, notes—can reveal so much about their life and work. It’s like peeking behind the curtain, seeing the world through their eyes. Every artist is a collector of moments, constantly gathering inspiration. This album is a testament to that process, a portable world of collected memories.