Werkzaamheden en groepsfoto's Possibly 1940 - 1942

This album page, 'Werkzaamheden en groepsfoto's,' is filled with small black and white photographs, seemingly documenting daily life, or perhaps, military operations. You could say, the anonymous artist’s process here is one of accumulation, framing moments through the lens and arranging them on the page. Each photograph is a small rectangle, a window into a different scene. Look at the contrasts: the stark whites against the deep blacks, and the way that creates a palpable mood. The texture of the paper adds another layer, a kind of physical presence that emphasizes the passage of time. The writing at the bottom looks almost like a signature - "Quartier Sperrung Horstlitt vom 1/6 bis 15/6 1940" - a personal touch, a handwritten note that tethers these images to a specific moment. It reminds you of the work of Gerhard Richter and his use of photography as source material. It's a collection of fragmented narratives, inviting us to piece together the story, or to simply appreciate the beauty in the everyday. It embraces ambiguity, reminding us that meaning is often found in the spaces between things.