Onbekende mensen in vrijetijdsbesteding, mei 1928, Sofia 1928

This page from a photo album shows people in leisure time, in Sofia, in May 1928. The anonymous photographer used a monochrome palette, capturing moments of candid enjoyment in a time capsule. There's a raw quality to the images, a directness that feels immediate. The texture, the grain of the photographic paper, becomes part of the story, adding a layer of authenticity. Look at the top right image, notice the way the light captures the rippling water and rock formations, that contrast gives a sense of depth and vitality, like the water is actually flowing. This album page feels like a nod to artists like Gerhard Richter, who often use photography as a source of inspiration for their paintings. Both celebrate the beauty and ambiguity of the everyday. It’s a reminder that art is often about seeing the world in new ways, finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.