Groep van 40 losse foto's over de diensttijd van Dieter Glitsch uit Hardegsen tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog 1940 - 1945

This group of 40 loose photographs documents Dieter Glitsch's military service during World War II. Each image offers a glimpse into his experiences, a collection of personal narratives. The physicality of these small, rectangular prints strikes me. The monochromatic palette, likely a result of the photographic materials and processes available at the time, creates a sense of distance. The way that light renders the subjects, the way these moments have been caught, they speak of how photography mediates our experience of historical events. I am drawn to the image in the third row, second from the left, where three people sit at a table. There is a starkness to the light, and the way they have been captured it feels both posed and intimate. Ultimately, this piece reminds us of the ways in which memory is constructed, how personal narratives intersect with broader historical events, and how art can serve as a poignant reminder of our shared past. Much like the work of Gerhard Richter, these photographs invite us to contemplate the complex relationship between image, memory, and history.