In today’s WEEKLIES at our Patreon, I write about a recent visit to the Helmut Newton Museum in Berlin, and how visual/emotional patina makes for better history writing:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/weeklies-choose-142401387

”I guess there’s a reason why ”vintage” photographic prints related to the photographer fetch higher prices at auctions than later ones. In part, obviously the direct magical link or association to the ”author”/photographer, but also because of the possibility of flaws or traces of time in the print in question. It makes the overall impression somehow stronger than some archival/sterile perfection. Because the inevitable passing of time means exactly decrepitude, increasing flaws, splotches, scratches, tearing, unplanned solarizations, imperfections etc. That’s really what tells the story, isn’t it? A newborn baby’s face may be adorably cute but try looking into the eyes and face of a hundred year old… Age and related wear & tear provide important and invaluable perspectives.”

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