Blank 1896

This 'Blank' page, by Niels Larsen Stevns, invites us to consider the unwritten narratives and untold stories that permeate the human experience. Stevns, living through a time of significant social and political change in Denmark, would have been deeply aware of the blank pages in the lives of many of his contemporaries. Without the image filled, our minds are drawn to the power dynamics inherent in the act of representation. Whose stories get told, and whose remain blank? Who has the privilege of authorship, and who is erased from the narrative? This work challenges us to reflect on these questions and consider the silences that exist in our collective history. The 'Blank' page becomes a poignant reminder of the importance of acknowledging and amplifying marginalized voices, urging us to fill the void with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to social justice.