Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1914

This postcard, sent by F.M. Melchers to Philip Zilcken in 1914, isn't just a piece of mail, it's a tiny, tangible slice of history. I love how the cancellation marks—the circular date stamp and the blurred lines over the stamps themselves—interrupt the flow of the handwriting. It’s a reminder of the journey this little piece of paper took, the hands it passed through. The address is written in this beautiful, flowing script. And it makes me think about the physicality of sending and receiving, the anticipation of waiting for something to arrive in the post, a contrast to the instantaneity of digital communication today. The stamps are little artworks in themselves and the blotches and smudges are a reminder that art is always an act of touch. Just like a painting, it's all about layering and revealing. Looking at this, I’m reminded of Cy Twombly and his own exploration of handwriting. Art is an ongoing conversation.