Afdelingen administratie voorraden 1942 - 1943

This is a collection of black and white photographs, titled "Afdelingen administratie voorraden," by an anonymous artist. With its stark imagery of uniformed men engaged in both mundane administrative tasks and more physically demanding activities, this work opens a window into the complex, often contradictory, nature of military life. The absence of a known artist invites us to consider the collective experience, rather than a singular perspective. What we see may be understood as propaganda, a deliberate construction of power and order. Yet, it is equally possible to view it as a simple visual record. Regardless, these images evoke a sense of the era's social and political environment, hinting at the weight of duty, the suppression of individuality, and the looming specter of conflict. The ambiguity surrounding the artist's identity encourages a deeper consideration of the many untold stories of those living in times of war and great sociopolitical upheaval.