Gideon Elon in gesprek met twee onbekende mannen, tijdens een receptie gedurende de KLM-tijd van Isabel Wachenheimer 1956 - 1973

Editor: This gelatin silver print, titled 'Gideon Elon in gesprek met twee onbekende mannen, tijdens een receptie gedurende de KLM-tijd van Isabel Wachenheimer' was created sometime between 1956 and 1973. I get a feeling of nostalgia mixed with the candid joy of a party. What grabs your attention when you look at it? Curator: Well, it's the little moments captured, isn’t it? I find myself wondering about the story unfolding. The cigarette smoke, the drinks… It's a snapshot of a very particular social atmosphere, thick with untold stories. But tell me, what do *you* see beyond the surface? Editor: I think there is a formality that seems dated, yet they appear so relaxed with one another. Perhaps the photographer wanted to capture a very human moment against a very posed setting. Do you think the contrast serves a purpose? Curator: Absolutely. Think of the constraints of photography at that time – posing was almost obligatory! The genius lies in capturing genuine expressions despite those constraints. And the photograph holds onto something fleeting – a whisper of the past, you could almost hear their laughter echoing from it. That contrast elevates the photo, transforming it into an ode. Editor: So, it’s not just a picture, but a time capsule of social interactions, filtered through the lens of artistic intention, whether conscious or not. I learned to look deeper today, so thanks! Curator: Indeed! The magic of art, is the infinite possible stories we find. Thank you for seeing that with me!