Foto uit archief Philip Zilcken 1912

This photograph from the Philip Zilcken archive, whose maker is anonymous, shows us Venezia – Isola di Sant’Elena in November of 1912. It’s fascinating how a simple piece of paper can be so evocative, right? The handwriting, elegant and slightly faded, gives us a direct connection to the past. It's like seeing someone's thought process, their hand moving across the page. The photograph itself, though obscured, hints at the beauty of Venice, the island, and the soft light of a November day. This piece reminds me that art isn’t always about grand statements. Sometimes, it’s about the quiet moments, the personal touches, and the way we connect with history through the simplest of objects. It makes you think about the stories behind the image, the person who wrote the words, and the world they lived in, just like the work of someone like Moyra Davey, who brings attention to the beauty of everyday objects.