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 by Norbert van den Berg, with photos from Italy, Spain, and his home, is a real object of care. It's not flashy; it’s got this muted, reptile-like cover that feels both understated and tactile. Looking at it, I’m thinking about how we hold onto memories, the surfaces and textures we choose to protect them. The album feels like a skin, doesn’t it? The neutral color almost camouflages it, like it's trying to blend into the background, protecting the vivid moments inside. I wonder if Norbert chose this particular cover for its quietness, for its ability to not compete with the vibrancy of the life it holds. It reminds me of some of those quiet, unassuming works by Giorgio Morandi, those still lifes of bottles, where the real action is in the subtle shifts of tone and light. Both artists seem to be saying something about the beauty of the everyday, the importance of the personal, and the stories objects can tell, if you just take the time to look.