Manzanillo, Mexico 1955

This photograph, *Manzanillo, Mexico*, by Aaron Siskind captures a fleeting moment, a dance between decay and design. What grabs me about Siskind's approach is how he finds abstraction in the everyday, turning peeling posters into a landscape of texture and form. Look closely and you'll see how the surface is alive with detail. The rough, pockmarked wall contrasts with the delicate, torn edges of the posters. The gradations of gray create depth, making the image feel almost sculptural. Notice the way the light catches the ripped edges, revealing layers of history and chance. It’s like Siskind is revealing to us a story about what it means to observe the world. Siskind reminds me a little of Cy Twombly, another artist who found beauty in the rough and imperfect. Both show us that art isn't just about making something pretty, but about seeing the world in a new way.