Exercitie en boottocht 1935 - 1938

This is a photo album page of black and white photographs, by an anonymous artist, depicting scenes from military life. The photographs contain potent symbols of power and order. Observe, in particular, the central image of the war monument; this imposing structure echoes ancient obelisks and triumphal arches, representing a yearning for remembrance and a powerful connection to the past. Such monuments aim to immortalize collective achievements, but also provoke profound emotional responses, tapping into deep-seated fears of mortality. The image speaks of how we continually return to symbols of authority and remembrance. Like a snake eating its own tail, the cycle of destruction and remembrance repeats across civilizations. These symbols aren't merely historical artifacts; they are active agents in shaping our understanding of conflict and its aftermath. The monument, in its stark presence, functions as a psychoanalytic marker, reminding us of the intertwined nature of memory and loss, engaging viewers on a subconscious level. It resurfaces, evolving to take on new meanings as time passes.