Photogram 1943

László Moholy-Nagy made this photogram, a kind of cameraless photograph, by arranging objects directly on light-sensitive paper and exposing it to light. It's all about process – a direct impression of the world, not filtered through a lens. I love how the shades of grey create depth in the image. The shapes are so simple but together they create a real sense of space. The way the light reveals these forms reminds me that artmaking, at its heart, is about making visible what was once hidden. There’s a dynamic, almost musical quality to the composition, like a visual score. You can almost imagine a Bauhaus ballet dancing around this image. It reminds me of Man Ray's experiments with photography and the way he embraced chance and experimentation. But it also feels like a completely new vision, something only Moholy-Nagy could create. Art is always a conversation, a constant back-and-forth between artists. It's a reminder that art is never really finished, it is always open to new readings and interpretations.