Zwarte Hondstraat / Ged. Schiekade 1940

This page from an album by Alie Rondberg-Vrauwdêunt features black and white photographs of streets, likely created using a camera. I love how the stark contrast in these images throws the urban landscape into sharp relief. Looking closely, I notice the texture of the paper, aged and slightly yellowed, which gives the work a tactile quality. The photographs themselves seem to capture a moment of transition, with scenes of buildings and rubble suggesting change and transformation. The handwriting in ink adds another layer, marking the locations with a personal touch. There's something about the angle of the photographs, slightly off-kilter, that reminds me of the early documentary work of Walker Evans. Both artists capture a sense of place and history, inviting viewers to reflect on the passage of time and the stories embedded within urban environments. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to shout; sometimes, it whispers the loudest.