Metamorphosis of an Ostrich Feather from the "Lido" (Paris) 1962

Editor: This is Anneliese Hager's "Metamorphosis of an Ostrich Feather from the 'Lido' (Paris)." The transformation captured is so intriguing, it feels almost like looking at a distant galaxy. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It whispers secrets of impermanence, doesn't it? The feather, once a symbol of extravagance at the Lido, is dissolving, becoming something else entirely. Hager is playing with photography's ability to capture change, a sort of visual alchemy. It's as if she's asking us, "What remains when glamour fades?" Editor: So, it's not just about decay, but also about potential? A sort of rebirth? Curator: Precisely! Perhaps she wants us to consider the essence of beauty, what persists beyond the surface shimmer. It's quite profound, really. Editor: I never thought of it that way; I was so focused on the grainy texture. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: My pleasure! It's all about seeing beyond the immediate, isn't it?