Corry Mak van Waay-Zulver op de loopplank van een schip van de Batavier Lijn, Rotterdam 1932

This photograph was taken in Rotterdam by an anonymous artist and its monochrome palette really gets you thinking about the process of looking. The texture of this photograph is like a memory – slightly grainy, a bit blurred around the edges. The contrast between the deep black of the guards' hats and the stark white of their drumskins creates a rhythm, a visual beat that mirrors the sound they must have been making. Notice how the light catches on the wet pavement, creating a shimmering effect. The whole image seems to be about movement, about the march of time and the stories we tell ourselves about the past. This image reminds me of the work of Lisette Model – both artists capture life as it’s happening, unposed, a little rough around the edges. It’s like they’re saying, "Here, look at this. What do you see?" It’s all about interpretation, about finding meaning in the mundane.