Kazerne 1940 - 1945

This photograph from an unknown date captures Kazerne, made by an anonymous artist. The pale gray of the scrapbook page really sets the tone. The photograph itself shows a building with a dark ‘X’ marked on the brick. I’m wondering about the hand that carefully placed the photo, aligned to the edges, gently pressing it into place. It makes me think about the process of memory, how we curate and hold onto fragments of the past, each one imbued with layers of meaning. Was this image taken in a moment of hope, fear, defiance, or quiet observation? It feels connected to the wider history of photography as a medium for documenting and witnessing, but also for questioning and reinterpreting our understanding of the world. Artists are constantly responding to what came before, riffing on ideas, and pushing the boundaries of what art can be, don’t you think? This piece reminds us that art doesn't always need answers, sometimes the questions themselves are enough.