NVV c. 1925 - 1950

This little pin, "NVV," now at the Rijksmuseum, was made anonymously, its exact date unknown. It's incredible, isn't it, to think about the lives objects like this lead? What was the artist thinking as they shaped that wire into letters, anchoring them with a bar of iridescent enamel? Was it for someone special, a small token of affection or belonging? Or was it simply a job, a task completed with practiced skill? I imagine the delicate work, the precise bends and joins, the careful application of color. This pin reminds me of Eva Hesse’s sculptural experiments—a shared interest in line, form, and the evocative power of simple materials. Even though we don't know who made this pin, it speaks to the ongoing conversation between makers across time, each adding their voice to the chorus of creativity.