Kandersteg, Doldenhorn 3647 m, Blümlisalp 3670 m & Birrenstock c. 1910

Editor: Here we have a vintage photograph of Kandersteg, Doldenhorn, Blümlisalp, and Birrenstock by A. G. Wehrli. It gives me a sense of human insignificance against the backdrop of nature's grandeur. What stories do you think this landscape holds? Curator: This image speaks volumes about the Romantic era's obsession with the sublime and the power of nature. How might we read this through a post-colonial lens, considering the history of landscape photography and its role in shaping perceptions of untouched wilderness? Editor: So, it's more than just a pretty picture; it's a statement about power and perspective? Curator: Precisely. It prompts us to question whose vision is being presented and what social structures are embedded within this seemingly pristine landscape. Editor: That gives me a lot to consider, thanks! Curator: My pleasure! It's crucial to see these images not just as records, but as active participants in shaping our understanding of the world.