Prentbriefkaart aan Andries Bonger before 1928

This postcard was written by Emile Bernard to Andries Bonger, we don't know exactly when, but it's a glimpse into their ongoing conversation. Look at this cursive! It has an urgency, a swiftness that reminds me of Cy Twombly's mark-making. The ink looks thin, almost transparent on the card's surface, and the pressure varies, creating a rhythm of thick and thin lines. See how some loops are barely there, while others press into the paper? It makes me think about how we choose what to emphasize, in art and in life. It is a really beautiful and playful surface. It feels so intimate, like catching a snippet of a private thought, yet it's there for anyone to see. Just like with a painting, the medium is the message: this invitation to "our charming countryside," extends beyond the literal words. It's about connection, about sharing beauty, about the simple act of reaching out. Which maybe, is what art's about, too.