Visitekaartje aan Françoise W.M. Bonger Possibly 1965

This is Zaki El-Hakim's business card for Françoise Bonger, penned in 1965 with what looks like blue ink. The whole thing feels so delicate and intentional. You know, even something as simple as handwriting can be art if you think about it. I'm really drawn to the way the ink sits on the paper. It’s not just about the words, but the texture, the little variations in pressure that create darker and lighter areas. See how the flourishes on the 'Z' in Zaki curl just so? It’s a small detail, but it gives the whole card a sense of personality. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s scribbles, how they manage to be both chaotic and elegant at the same time. This little card is like a miniature painting. It makes you think about the connections between people and the art that emerges from those connections. It reminds us that art can be found in the everyday, in the simple act of giving thanks.