Educated as a Dutch historian, graduated in 1990 and obtained a Ph.D. in Middle and Eastern European history in 2011, I thereafter decided to study photography. Somehow, doing research, writing and making exhibitions wasn’t enough. Studying the complex history of the 19th century always brought with it a mix of feelings, associations and impressions that weren’t in any way scientific, but still felt true. I felt the need to express this in images. During my time at the Photoacademy in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Netherlands, I learned to wield the magic staff of vintage plate camera’s, learned to print with gum and water colour, to use paper negatives, and above all: to develop a photographic eye. Now, I can use this magic wand to show that in our modern, 21st century world, the feelings of the 19th century are still there, the work of the romantics is just around the corner, and history all around us.
Our minds are shaped by them. In their century, 19th century photographers aimed for reality and painters for impressions. In my opinion, the use of 19th century photographic techniques are perfect to do just the opposite, and I use vintage photography to express my impressions of the past in the present.
Fine Art Prints, Unique because of their technique, are for sale, for prices mostly under € 500, price depending on size and technique, in limited editions. Just sent me an email at mvanhattemenco@gmail.com
Or visit me at Galerie Sehnsucht, where I’m a participant in the gallery: www.galeriesehnsucht.com
Want to know more? Matthijs Deen (VPRO radio) has made a fine radio documentary in 2016 (in Dutch). Use the link below in the footer.
Then, the Small Production Company made a video for Rotterdam Snapshots, Rotterdam Photo 2016: https://youtu.be/ZkKcba_O0Gw
Our minds are shaped by them. In their century, 19th century photographers aimed for reality and painters for impressions. In my opinion, the use of 19th century photographic techniques are perfect to do just the opposite, and I use vintage photography to express my impressions of the past in the present.
Fine Art Prints, Unique because of their technique, are for sale, for prices mostly under € 500, price depending on size and technique, in limited editions. Just sent me an email at mvanhattemenco@gmail.com
Or visit me at Galerie Sehnsucht, where I’m a participant in the gallery: www.galeriesehnsucht.com
Want to know more? Matthijs Deen (VPRO radio) has made a fine radio documentary in 2016 (in Dutch). Use the link below in the footer.
Then, the Small Production Company made a video for Rotterdam Snapshots, Rotterdam Photo 2016: https://youtu.be/ZkKcba_O0Gw