Onder zwart regime / 12 prenten van Alb. Hahn 1904 - 1905

Albert Hahn’s print, “Onder zwart regime,” emerges as a declaration in bold black ink against the pale paper. I am curious about the twelve prints that make up this collection, published back in 1904. What was Hahn thinking? What kind of "black regime" did he have in mind? I imagine Hahn carefully laying down each line. It’s like he’s building a fortress of meaning, one careful stroke at a time. The design reminds me of those old political posters. The kind that scream for attention, grabbing you with their sharp contrasts and direct messages. There’s a clarity here, but also a depth. Hahn’s work reminds us that art can be a powerful form of communication, capable of capturing complex ideas and emotions with just a few well-chosen marks. Artists speak to each other across generations. We keep the conversation going. What Hahn started back then continues to resonate today, inviting us to see the world through his eyes and to find our own ways of speaking back.