Transport per trein van molenrollen voor de suikerindustrie Possibly 1939

This small black and white photograph shows a train transporting parts for the sugar industry. I imagine the photographer – who remains anonymous – setting up their camera alongside the train tracks. The artist wanted to document the transport of these heavy machine parts and the process of industrial production. The objects are well secured on the flatbeds, ready for their journey to a sugar factory. I'm thinking about the weight and scale of these objects. The sheer functionality of the parts contrasts with the artistic nature of the photograph. It's as though the photographer is saying, "Here are the things that make sugar happen." This image documents the exchange of ideas and technologies across different industries. It embraces the simple forms and everyday scenes, transforming them into objects of reflection. It's amazing how looking at this image can evoke a feeling of the past, the present, and the future.