[Street scene, Lübeck] c. 1940s - 1950s

Curator: This photograph, "Street scene, Lübeck," attributed to Laurence Feininger, presents a stark, almost gothic feel, doesn't it? Editor: It certainly does. The monochrome palette emphasizes the raw, textural quality of the buildings. I'm particularly drawn to the brickwork of the central building, and how the window placement creates a subtle rhythm. Curator: Indeed. The image highlights the architecture, inviting analysis of class and history embedded in the urban landscape. How did the socio-economic climate dictate these structures and the lives within? Editor: Precisely. Looking at the materials—the brick, the glass, the mortar—it speaks to a specific moment in material production and the social relations embedded in its creation. Curator: A window into the past, prompting us to consider the present. Editor: A stark reminder of the built environment's profound influence.