New York Times Lens Blog | November 14, 2011
I'm very proud to announce that the New York Times published my Bronxites series today on the NYTimes Lens Blog!
"She has carefully rendered her adopted borough in a series of softly lighted portraits with warm, rich tones. The paint-encrusted walls and plastic-covered furniture are familiar to anyone who has spent time in the area where she began her portrait series, which is known as University Heights, just south of Fordham Road. So, too, are the faces — alternately weary, serene or happy".
David Gonzalez, for The New York Times, November 14th 2011
Please visit: New York Times Lens Blog
'Bronxites' on The New York Times Lens Blog, November 14th 2011
I'm very proud to announce that the New York Times published my Bronxites series today on the NYTimes Lens Blog!
"She has carefully rendered her adopted borough in a series of softly lighted portraits with warm, rich tones. The paint-encrusted walls and plastic-covered furniture are familiar to anyone who has spent time in the area where she began her portrait series, which is known as University Heights, just south of Fordham Road. So, too, are the faces — alternately weary, serene or happy".
David Gonzalez, for The New York Times, November 14th 2011
Please visit: New York Times Lens Blog
'Bronxites' on The New York Times Lens Blog, November 14th 2011
'Art from the Heart' Pop-up Show | November 12, 2011 | New York
One of my Somaliland portraits is selected for the 'Art from the Heart' pop-up show organised by The Vanderbilt Republic and curated by Jo-Anneke van der Molen.
All the prints in this show will be for sale. But make sure you'll buy a tag at The Vanderbilt Republic before November 11th. 'Art From the Heart 2011' happens Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 25 Central Park West from 7-10PM.
Hope to see you there!
Somaliland - Maid, August 2009
One of my Somaliland portraits is selected for the 'Art from the Heart' pop-up show organised by The Vanderbilt Republic and curated by Jo-Anneke van der Molen.
All the prints in this show will be for sale. But make sure you'll buy a tag at The Vanderbilt Republic before November 11th. 'Art From the Heart 2011' happens Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 25 Central Park West from 7-10PM.
Hope to see you there!
Somaliland - Maid, August 2009
Vrij Nederland | Koos van den Akker | October 2011
Vrij Nederland, October 2011, Koos van den Akker, designer in NYC
Vrij Nederland, October 2011, Koos van den Akker, designer in NYC
Opening exhibition | LagosPhoto Festival | October 8th 2011
Had a wonderful opening at the LagosPhoto fesival last night!
Opening of LagosPhoto at the Eko Hotel, Lagos
More images on: http://lagosphoto.blogspot.com/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/lagosphoto_festival/sets/
Had a wonderful opening at the LagosPhoto fesival last night!
Opening of LagosPhoto at the Eko Hotel, Lagos
More images on: http://lagosphoto.blogspot.com/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/lagosphoto_festival/sets/
Visiting Lagos, Nigeria | October 2011
From October 7th until October 20th I'll be in Lagos visiting the LagosPhoto Festival.
There they will be showing my GHOST REPUBLIC SOMALILAND project. Will post some images of the opening exhibition soon!
Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland | 2009
From October 7th until October 20th I'll be in Lagos visiting the LagosPhoto Festival.
There they will be showing my GHOST REPUBLIC SOMALILAND project. Will post some images of the opening exhibition soon!
Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland | 2009
Dutch Secretary of State Uri Rosenthal | NY | September 2011
Photographed the Dutch Secretary of State, Mr. Uri Rosenthal, during a visit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. Love to walk around the MET when there are no other visitors - it feels magical!
Assignment for Dutch Consulate in NY
Photographed the Dutch Secretary of State, Mr. Uri Rosenthal, during a visit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. Love to walk around the MET when there are no other visitors - it feels magical!
Assignment for Dutch Consulate in NY
Cover 'Vrij Nederland' | August 2011
I'm on the cover of a Dutch magazine called 'Vrij Nederland'! The article is about 3 Dutch artist living in NYC.
Joris Teepe, Dutch bass player, in NYC
I'm on the cover of a Dutch magazine called 'Vrij Nederland'! The article is about 3 Dutch artist living in NYC.
Joris Teepe, Dutch bass player, in NYC
ICP | Teen Academy 2011-2012
I look forward starting a new year working as teaching assistant at the Teen Academy Imagemakers at ICP! It's very inspiring to be connected with so many new young talented photographers.
You can follow this wonderful program at: http://icpteenacademy.wordpress.com/
Last years 'Teen Academy' graduates at the International Center of Photography in NY
I look forward starting a new year working as teaching assistant at the Teen Academy Imagemakers at ICP! It's very inspiring to be connected with so many new young talented photographers.
You can follow this wonderful program at: http://icpteenacademy.wordpress.com/
Last years 'Teen Academy' graduates at the International Center of Photography in NY
Lagos Photo Festival | 2011
I was delighted to hear that 'The African Artists' Foundation will show my Ghost Republic Somaliland project at the 2011 LagosPhoto Festival!
This year’s theme: “What’s Next Africa? -The Hidden Stories” aims to use the power of photography to represent the hidden stories on the continent as opposed to the over represented, sensationalized, dramatic images on Africa popular across the globe.
I was delighted to hear that 'The African Artists' Foundation will show my Ghost Republic Somaliland project at the 2011 LagosPhoto Festival!
This year’s theme: “What’s Next Africa? -The Hidden Stories” aims to use the power of photography to represent the hidden stories on the continent as opposed to the over represented, sensationalized, dramatic images on Africa popular across the globe.
De Donkere Kamer | Amsterdam | July 2011
On 4th of July I presented my Somaliland project during a photography gathering in Amsterdam.
I raised money for the publication of my Somaliland book.
On 4th of July I presented my Somaliland project during a photography gathering in Amsterdam.
I raised money for the publication of my Somaliland book.
In the Netherlands
Until July 19th I'll be in The Netherlands. If you'd like to reach me this is my new Dutch cell phone#: 06-8337 1026
Until July 19th I'll be in The Netherlands. If you'd like to reach me this is my new Dutch cell phone#: 06-8337 1026
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas | 24 May, 2011
Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas | 24 May, 2011
Waking up in Vegas
....... after a beautiful day driving through the desert
Driving from Palm Springs to Las Vegas | May 23, 2011
....... after a beautiful day driving through the desert
Driving from Palm Springs to Las Vegas | May 23, 2011
On a Road Trip
From May 20th until May 30th I'll be on a road trip - driving around LA - Palms Springs - Las Vegas and other places in between!
On my way to Palm Springs | May 22, 2011
Motel in Los Angeles | May 21, 2011
From May 20th until May 30th I'll be on a road trip - driving around LA - Palms Springs - Las Vegas and other places in between!
On my way to Palm Springs | May 22, 2011
Motel in Los Angeles | May 21, 2011
Launching 'Ghost Republic Somaliland' | May 18th 2011
My fascination with Somaliland started in 2009, when Fatma Ali, my Somaliland born friend and I traveled to this democratic enigma within what is essentially a failed state - Somalia. In the two years that followed, we documented the Somaliland people who are building the democratic institutions of governance in their unrecognized republic.
Today on their 20th anniversary we would like to share our project to raise awareness about this Ghost Republic.
Fatma and Chantal presenting their project in the Somaliland Newspaper 'Jamhuuriya'.
Photo credit: Apollo Photo, Hargeisa
The Republic of Somaliland celebrates its 20th anniversary of independence on May 18th 2011. Somaliland is not recognized as an independent state by the United Nations or any other international organization. Left in legal limbo it is a ghost republic, a pseudo state with no official claims to any title – a democracy against all odds.
My fascination with Somaliland started in 2009, when Fatma Ali, my Somaliland born friend and I traveled to this democratic enigma within what is essentially a failed state - Somalia. In the two years that followed, we documented the Somaliland people who are building the democratic institutions of governance in their unrecognized republic.
Today on their 20th anniversary we would like to share our project to raise awareness about this Ghost Republic.
Fatma and Chantal presenting their project in the Somaliland Newspaper 'Jamhuuriya'.
Photo credit: Apollo Photo, Hargeisa
My new website!
I'm happy to present my new website including my brand new logo.
Thank you Simone and Erik for designing and building this wonderful new site!
I'm happy to present my new website including my brand new logo.
The humming bird symbolizes the art of photography because it can create a moment of stillness when hanging still in the air only flapping its wings. The speed of its wings is like a high shutter speed in photography allowing for the creation of an unique and still image of time and space.
Thank you Simone and Erik for designing and building this wonderful new site!
My work in The Mercy Project
A charity photography book to raise awareness and funds for hospice care | curated by James Whitlow Delano
In 2008 I received an email from James Whitlow Delano. He posed one question: “share with me one photograph that says to you, ‘MERCY'. After the untimely death of his only sister, Jeanne, he realized how grateful he was for the palliative hospice care she received in her last days, and he wanted to give something back.
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Mado-sha Publishing Co., Tokyo , Japan
Designed by Giorgio Baravalle / de.Mo
Click here to buy on Amazon Japan now!
Proceeds and royalties will go entirely to National Hospice Foundation in the US and Japan Hospice Palliative Care Foundation.
Follow the Mercy project on
A charity photography book to raise awareness and funds for hospice care | curated by James Whitlow Delano
In 2008 I received an email from James Whitlow Delano. He posed one question: “share with me one photograph that says to you, ‘MERCY'. After the untimely death of his only sister, Jeanne, he realized how grateful he was for the palliative hospice care she received in her last days, and he wanted to give something back.
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Mado-sha Publishing Co., Tokyo , Japan
Designed by Giorgio Baravalle / de.Mo
Click here to buy on Amazon Japan now!
Proceeds and royalties will go entirely to National Hospice Foundation in the US and Japan Hospice Palliative Care Foundation.
Follow the Mercy project on
