Wilhelmina Regina / Algemeen Handelsblad Possibly 1938 - 1939

This is the Algemeen Handelsblad newspaper, made in 1938, probably printed using a process like offset lithography, which makes the images appear with a slightly broken, soft texture. The overall tonality of the newspaper is muted, like a faded memory. It's fascinating how the newspaper uses black and white photography to capture the events, giving them a sense of gravity and historical weight. Look at the way the images are cropped, zoomed in on key figures, emphasizing their importance. I am drawn to the top right hand corner, where the text is in red. This colour stands out sharply against the monochrome of the rest of the page. In some ways, the layout reminds me of Kurt Schwitters collages, especially in the way the images and text are arranged. The paper invites us to explore the boundaries of information, art, and history. It highlights how visual communication relies on a visual language that is both intentional and interpretative.