Portretten 1943 - 1945

This photographic collection by Flex Foto captures slices of life across a few years, and it's fascinating how the simple act of arranging these prints in a frame changes their meaning. The way the emulsion sits on that paper, it’s like a whisper of time, each one a little world. Look at the beach scene, and then the portraits – how different the atmosphere is in each. The texture of the photographs, their edges softly worn, speaks of touch, of being held and looked at again and again. The contrast in the portraits, the way light catches the curve of a cheek or the strand of hair, it's almost sculptural. There's a quiet beauty in the everyday, isn't there? There’s something about the dates scribbled underneath, they’re like little anchors, grounding the images in a specific moment. It reminds me of the work of Gerhard Richter, his 'Atlas' project, where he collected and arranged photographs, turning personal snapshots into something monumental. Art isn't just about the grand gesture. Sometimes, it's in the delicate act of curating, of paying attention.