Verklaring van Minister Logemann in de Tweede Kamer 1945

This photograph, by Anefo, captures Minister Logemann addressing the Dutch Parliament. The image is made through a complex chemical process; light exposing silver halide crystals embedded in a gelatin emulsion on paper. Consider the labor involved in producing this image. From the manufacture of photographic materials to the photographer's skill in capturing this moment, every step requires human effort. The starkness of the black and white medium, combined with the formal setting, conveys the solemnity and significance of the political process. The photograph would have been meticulously developed, printed, and circulated. This image is not just a record; it's an artifact of a particular time and place, shaped by the social and technical conditions of its making. Appreciating the photograph means acknowledging the layers of work and intention embedded within it, challenging any easy separation between the subject and its material form.