[Brick architecture in Lübeck] c. 1930s

Editor: This photograph, attributed to Laurence Feininger, captures brick architecture in Lubeck. The high contrast and small scale feel almost like a blueprint. What can you tell me about the materials used and their significance in this image? Curator: Well, consider the materiality of brick itself. It signifies the industrialization and standardization of building materials, impacting labor practices. The photograph, a mass-producible object, also reflects the evolving consumption of art. How does this interplay of materials inform your understanding? Editor: That’s a really interesting point. I hadn’t considered the photograph itself as a product in that way. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure. Thinking about the materials always opens new avenues for interpretation.