Fabriekskampong. (Aug. 1926.) 1926 - 1928

This photograph, "Fabriekskampong," was taken in August 1926 by an anonymous artist; it’s small, contained. The grayscale gives it a timeless feel, like a memory fading into the past. The eye is drawn to the stark geometry of the buildings. The rhythmic repetition of the houses creates a kind of visual echo. The dark shadows against the white walls are so evocative, and it's the detail that really makes it, like the telephone pole on the horizon. It’s a small detail, but it speaks volumes about connection, communication, and the modern world encroaching on the traditional. There's something about the anonymity of the artist that resonates. It feels like a collective memory, a shared experience captured without a singular author. It reminds me a little of Bernd and Hilla Becher's photographs of industrial structures, documenting the world around them with a similar detached but deeply attentive gaze. Art isn’t just about individual expression, it’s about witnessing, recording, and inviting others to see the world in new ways.