Blank 1864 - 1941

Here we have a blank book by Niels Larsen Stevns, an artist who lived through a transformative period in Danish history, witnessing the rise of industrialization, social reform movements, and shifts in artistic expression. Think about how this period in history shaped the artist’s understanding of identity, culture, and societal values. It’s impossible to ignore the book's emptiness; it is neither inscribed with identity nor history. It prompts questions about power, privilege, and the authority to write one's own story. What narratives are absent from the book? What does the blankness tell us about whose voices are amplified and whose are silenced? This blank book encapsulates the myriad of untold stories and the complex dynamics of representation, inviting us to reflect on our own roles in shaping the narratives of the future.