Twee mannen op kantoor 1922 - 1926

Robert Julius Boers captured this image, "Two Men in an Office," using photography, though we don't know exactly when. I am interested in how the photograph functions as a double image, showing the same scene and people twice. The photograph looks like a grayscale painting, reminiscent of Gerhard Richter’s blurred realism. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the composition and the stark geometry of the office space. The two men in the picture are captured in an everyday, mundane setting. I wonder, what were they doing? What does their relationship entail? The image quality isn't perfect; there are smudges and scratches, which only add to its charm. It reminds me that art is an ongoing conversation, not a series of isolated statements. Ultimately, art is about embracing ambiguity and questioning fixed meanings.