Gezicht op Singapore 1867 - 1880

This albumen print presents a view of Singapore, captured by G.R. Lambert & Co. The photograph is dominated by the presence of church spires puncturing the skyline. These spires, reaching towards the heavens, are not merely architectural features; they are potent symbols of spiritual aspiration. One is immediately reminded of the Tower of Babel, a symbol of ambition and the human desire to connect with the divine. This motif appears across time, from medieval cathedrals to modern skyscrapers, each iteration carrying a unique cultural and emotional resonance. The act of building upwards is deeply embedded in our collective psyche. The spire, in its constant evolution, reflects humanity's complex relationship with the divine, oscillating between reverence and the desire to transcend earthly limitations.