NVV c. 1925 - 1950

This anonymous NVV pin, sits in the Rijksmuseum, and while its exact date is unknown, it's a small object, but with a lot to say. The way the metal is worked reminds me of drawing with wire, each line carefully placed, building up to the letters in the pin's head. It's like a process that's both precise and kind of playful, letting the material itself suggest the form. Looking closer, there are traces of blue or purple on the letters, a hint of color that pops against the steely gray. It catches the eye. The metal itself has a worn texture, suggesting it's been handled and moved, maybe pinned to someone’s lapel. It’s almost as if the pin carries a history. It reminds me a little of Eva Hesse’s sculptural experiments, where she used industrial materials to create these really intimate, organic forms. Art is an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time.