Algemeen Handelsblad / Dinsdag 21 mei 1957 Possibly 1957

Here's a newspaper clipping from the Algemeen Handelsblad, dated Tuesday, May 21, 1957, printed in muted greys and blacks. I like to imagine that this was made with ink on newsprint, each letter meticulously arranged. Think about the person who made this page. They probably spent their days arranging these stories and images into a coherent narrative, deciding what to emphasize. It makes you wonder: What kind of news did they think was important? How would they feel about today's news? See how the images offer glimpses into another time? And what about the headlines and their fonts? So dense and detailed, just like in the work of other graphic designers like Alvin Lustig. It reminds you that artists are in an ongoing conversation, trading ideas and inspiring each other across time. It’s like looking at a snapshot of a conversation, and the artist's personality comes through, even in the smallest details.