Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks Possibly 1927 - 1929

This postcard addressed to Anna Dorothea Dirks by Johan Huizinga, features handwriting and stamp marks rather than gestural brushstrokes, but it can still be seen as an act of art making. The handwriting is a series of delicate marks that create a sense of movement and rhythm across the surface. I find myself drawn to the smudged postal stamp, it’s a kind of ready-made abstract form, isn’t it? The stamp is a reminder of the context in which the postcard was created, its journey through the postal system, and its eventual arrival at its destination. The contrast between the neat handwriting and the smudged stamp creates a sense of tension and dynamism in the work. Like the work of the Fluxus artists, Huizinga elevates the everyday to the realm of art, prompting us to reconsider the boundaries between the two. The postcard becomes a testament to the enduring power of art to transform our perception of the world.