Gezicht op de kust van Perim, met vissersboten 1904

This photograph, ‘Gezicht op de kust van Perim, met vissersboten’ of ‘View of the coast of Perim, with fishing boats’ was made by an anonymous artist. It looks like they’ve captured a coastal scene, maybe with fishing boats, but honestly, the details are hard to make out. The color palette is muted and hazy, which makes me think about how much seeing depends on light and atmosphere, like how the weather changes the way we look at things. The texture seems smooth, almost like looking at a memory and that little dark spot floating on the water feels like a question mark or a pause, inviting us to fill in the blanks. I guess this is a reminder that art isn't always about having all the answers, but about embracing the mystery. It reminds me a little bit of some of Gerhard Richter’s blurred paintings, where clarity is sacrificed for a mood. Anyway, it's all a conversation, right? Each artist adding their voice to this ongoing exploration of seeing and feeling.