Gezicht op een gletsjer before 1902

This photograph of a glacier, by J. Feuerstein, captures a landscape in tones of gray. The monochrome palette feels both stark and soft, like memory itself. It reminds me that artmaking is a process, and that photography too is a process of capturing light and shadow, a dance between what is seen and what is felt. Looking closely, I notice how the texture of the glacier is rendered, a sort of visual code for ice and snow. There's a delicate balance between detail and abstraction, as if the photographer is inviting us to fill in the blanks with our own imaginations. The peaks fade into the background, creating a sense of depth and distance. It’s an invitation into a space that feels both real and dreamlike. This image echoes the work of 19th-century landscape painters, who sought to capture the sublime power of nature. Art is always in conversation with what came before. It's about seeing the world in new ways, embracing ambiguity, and finding beauty in the unexpected.