London 42 1952 - 1953

Robert Frank created ‘London 42,’ a photo-montage which gives us an intimate look into the world through the eyes of the artist. Just looking at this gelatin silver print I feel a real sense of connection to the artist. You know, creating is like piecing together fragments of life – little moments, like snapshots. Each frame offers a glimpse into a different reality, a fleeting impression, and a feeling that Frank is trying to capture something real, something raw about life in London at that time. I think of the red number 42 scrawled in the top corner, like a personal note left by the artist for us to find. As an artist, when you are creating, you're constantly experimenting, playing with composition, light, and shadow. It’s a constant exchange of ideas across time, each artist inspiring the next, creating something totally new.