Fotoalbum van vakanties van Frank Willem van den Berg, 1933-1934 1933 - 1934

This is Frank Willem van den Berg’s "Fotoalbum van vakanties," created between 1933 and 1934, a period shadowed by the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and economic hardship worldwide. The album, a personal collection of vacation memories, invites us to consider the intersection of private life and public history. During a time of immense social and political upheaval, what did leisure and escape mean? It represents a form of privileged retreat. Inside this album, images of leisure and perhaps a deliberate turning away from the anxieties of the era, raise questions about identity, privilege, and the selective nature of memory. As you consider this album, think about the stories it tells, both intentionally and unintentionally, reflecting personal experience, and the broader societal context of its creation.