Zes illegaal verspreidde foto's van gebombardeerd Rotterdam 1940 - 1945

This collection of illegally distributed photographs of bombed Rotterdam was made in 1940 by an anonymous artist, using photography. It’s interesting how these small snapshots, each a piece of visual information, come together to form a larger narrative. The grainy texture and stark contrast between light and shadow really amplify the sense of devastation. I am drawn to the image of the towering smoke plumes against the sky, how it dominates the frame, becoming almost abstract in its density. It’s a powerful reminder of how art can be an act of resistance, a way to reclaim truth amidst attempts at control. You can see echoes of this sentiment in the work of someone like Martha Rosler, who uses photo-montage to expose the hidden realities behind political narratives. This piece reminds us that art can be both a witness and a weapon, that it can capture the raw emotion of a moment while also challenging the forces that seek to distort it.