Peru 19 1948

This is 'Peru 19' by Robert Frank, and though undated, the work gives us a glimpse into his travels through Peru. Frank's choice of film strips laid out on a sheet invites us into his creative process. He’s not just presenting us with finished photographs; he's showing us the raw material, the outtakes, the bits and pieces that make up his vision. Imagine Frank, hunched over a table, editing and arranging these strips. It's almost like looking at a painter’s palette, with dabs of color and texture waiting to be composed. There's a rhythm to how he's placed them—a deliberate sequence, but also a sense of openness. It reminds me of artists like Gerhard Richter, who embraced chance and imperfection. Looking at the image of himself, I can see the world through his eyes. Frank is in conversation with other artists, sharing his unique perspective and inviting us to join the dialogue. It is open-ended, without fixed meaning, but full of possibilities.