Leerling van Schule Schloss Salem spelend op een Bechstein-vleugel c. 1929

This photograph captures a young student at Schule Schloss Salem playing a Bechstein grand piano, and even though we don’t know who took the photo, we know that it was done with love. I think about what the artist might have been thinking as they framed this shot. There's a quiet stillness, as if the photographer is trying to capture the fleeting sounds of music that filled the room. The light falls softly, creating a gentle contrast on the surfaces, from the polished piano to the ornate stove in the corner. The smooth keys of the Bechstein and the boy’s small, precise gestures are the heart of the image. It’s a moment suspended in time, and the way the artist has framed the image, it becomes a reflection of the school’s ethos and values. It reminds me that art isn't just about what's on the surface, but about the complex relationships between people, ideas, and the spaces we inhabit.