Zagreb Possibly 1943 - 1947

This photograph, "Zagreb," resides within an album at the Rijksmuseum, crafted by an anonymous artist. I find myself wondering about the quiet diligence of the artist, carefully mounting each image, arranging them within the pages of the album, and gently affixing each with small squares of paper. There’s a kind of beauty in that repetitive gesture, like a meditative process. In this case, the photograph captures a scene of two figures in what looks like a wooded area. The contrast between light and shadow is pretty stark, which gives it a graphic quality. It reminds me of the work of other artists who are interested in capturing a specific moment in time but are also creating a lasting document. And it’s not just about documenting a place or people but also about the relationship between the artist and the subject. Artists are always in conversation, riffing off each other's ideas and building on what came before. We keep the creative energy flowing through time.