Las Palmas

For a departing director of the Nederlands Fotomuseum, Hans Wilschut created a photographic work as a personal gift. The image was connected to the museum’s immediate surroundings, giving it not only the quality of a memory, but also that of a concentrated view of the place where an important period of work and decision-making had taken place.

Within the photograph, Wilschut included a subtle comment on the increasing pressure on the area around the museum. A cruise ship lies prominently along the quay, like a striking temporary building that immediately changes the scale and dynamics of its surroundings. In this way, the work connects a personal farewell with a broader observation on tourism, urban development and the changing context of the museum.