[Ship in Lübeck harbor] c. 1940s - 1950s

Editor: This is "[Ship in Lübeck harbor]," attributed to Laurence Feininger. It's a small photograph, only a few centimeters across, showing a ship docked at a pier. The mood feels very industrial to me. What historical context do you think is important when viewing this photograph? Curator: Well, consider the rise of industrial capitalism and its reliance on maritime trade. Feininger likely captured this ship as a symbol of commerce and global interconnectedness. How do we reconcile the romantic idea of a sailing ship with its role in potentially exploitative systems of trade and labor? Editor: So, seeing the beauty of the ship and acknowledging the socio-economic implications. That gives me something to think about. Curator: Exactly! Art often demands that we confront uncomfortable truths and question our own perspectives.