‘It is only with the heart that one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye.’

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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The exhibition ‘In brilliant light’

Step by step, I am trying to gain knowledge about African art which is not easy. It will take some time before I can grasp its coherence.

How can I learn how to relate to African-American art?

African-American art fascinates me, but I still know too little about it. This blog is about my search for it, which gives me great pleasure.

Female photographers

There has been an increase in exhibitions featuring women photographers, highlighting different genres such as documentary and street photography. Reflecting on my collection of photobooks, I mention a number of artists including Viviane Maier, Jodi Bieber and Viviane Sassen. It is important to recognize and appreciate the importance of women's contributions to photography.

Murals

Murals serve various purposes from art to activism. Historically significant, they have evolved from ancient cave paintings to African-American murals like those by Hale Woodruff and Aaron Douglas. Artists like Judith de Leeuw and Banksy continue this tradition with socially impactful works.

Out of many, one people

My observations in March 2024 in Spanish Town, Jamaica about the disparities between rich and poor, and the impact of colonial exploitation and contemporary challenges such as foreign investment on the daily lives of the population.

Dilemma

Upon retirement, I wanted to research African and African-American art history, but found limited resources. It seemed that he art world was predominantly white and male-dominated, operating within established bastions. Now, there's a shift towards inclusivity, although it's questionable whether this change is genuine or merely a trend.

I haven’t become rich from it yet

In the Netherlands, research has been conducted in 2024 on the position of female visual artists regarding their development and position in the art field now. You can find a summary here.

Why have there been no great women artists?

In her essay, Linda Nochlin examines the absence of great female artists, attributing it to societal barriers rather than talent, urging for a reevaluation of assumptions and recognition of women's contributions in art.

Kadir van Lohuizen

Kadir van Lohuizen's contributions to documentary photography are invaluable, inspiring viewers to confront pressing societal challenges.

Is documentary photography art?

This blog explores the question of whether documentary photography can be considered art.

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