Ruïne Merum te Herten, Limburg 1900 - 1930

This black and white photograph captures the Ruïne Merum in Herten, Limburg. I can only imagine what it was like for the artist, equipped with their camera, trying to capture the essence of this crumbling stone structure. There’s something so compelling about ruins. They carry a history, a story etched into every stone. Think about the person who took this photograph – what were they hoping to convey? Maybe a sense of nostalgia? Or perhaps a commentary on the relentless march of time? I am sure they would have had to be patient, waiting for the right light, and maybe a little sad for the passing of time. The way the light falls on the stone and the contrast with the foliage growing on the ruin, offers a glimpse into another time. Artists like this one are in constant conversation with history and with each other, riffing on themes, and using their tools to capture and interpret the world around them.