Harbour c. 18th century

Editor: Here we have Giampiccoli's "Harbour," a black and white print from the 18th century. I'm struck by the contrast between the serene landscape and the bustling activity near the shore. What do you see in this piece? Curator: For me, it's about the dance between decay and life. The crumbling tower juxtaposed with the lively harbor suggests a world in constant flux. A reminder that even in ruin, there's a strange, beautiful sort of progress. Doesn't it feel that way to you? Editor: It really does. There's a sense of constant movement, even in the stillness. Curator: Exactly. Maybe it's a mirror to our own journeys – embracing the chaos, finding beauty in the imperfect. Editor: Thank you, I hadn’t thought of it that way before.