In 2012, he received the fiveyearly culture award for the province of west flanders and the national portrait award in the netherlands. After his photography studies he started to work as a freelancer in 1993. Expert advice that helps you succeed black and white photography eyes, 103 ata kando, dutch photographer, 103 years old, expo fotomuseum rotterdam stephan vanfleteren stunning black and white portrait of. An upcoming exhibition at the national media museum showcases some of the most important photographs ever taken. The book contains 200 portraits of people, alive and dead, who in the opinion of vanfleteren have been important for. In this artist talk, stephan vanfleteren talks about his life as a photographer based on his photo albums. Stephan vanfleteren 1969 is one of belgiums most renowned photographers. He specializes in black and white portraits and extensive documentary projects at home and abroad. Vanfleteren, stephan stephan vanfleteren is a belgian photographer and publisher. The successor of the successful photo book belgicum. Stephan vanfleteren belgicum van 28 september tot 6 januari 2008 belgicum is een fotoproject over het unicum belgie.
Including nearly 250 publications, photobook belge is divided into eight chapters, looking at areas such as artists books, belgian national identity, and the relationship between text and images. Dont miss out on our new exhibitions, artworks and books. A journey through the oeuvre of photographer stephan vanfleteren, with. Bekijk meer ideeen over portretfotografie, fotografie en witte fotografie. Surf tribe by stephan vanfleteren with hannibal publishing. First major retrospective on photographer stephan vanfleteren includes previously unpublished work with expansive personal reflections and stories from three decades of encounters and photography stephan vanfleteren 1969 is best known for his probing black and white portraits, but in recent decades he has also produced a wide range of documentary, artistic and personal. What do you have to know about portrait photography. Stephan vanfleteren portret, fotografie portret, portret man. Over the years, stephan has worked in conflict zones such as.
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This has become a melancholy portrait of vanishing small shops, closed village pubs, abandoned brothels and boardedup facades. He published several books like flandrien merzluc derycke, tales of a. An incomparable new photo book about the international surf culture by stephan vanfleteren. Apr 03, 2015 apr 3, 2015 portret portfolio stephan vanfleteren. I was there, i was present, says the photographer, who always feels as much a witness as an accomplice. With surf tribe, photographer stephan vanfleteren shows that surf culture encompasses much more than just sport and competition. Catawikis goal is to make special objects universally available. His radical black and white social documentary work covers the disappearing phenomena of everyday life in his homeland, belgium. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan, 2020 stephan vanfleteren turns fifty this year and he is celebrating with a major retrospective exhibition filling the entire building at fotomuseum on view.
Portret 19892009 is dedicated to the genre in which stephan vanfleteren has proved to be a true master over the years. Sep 09, 2009 interview met stephan vanfleteren bij zijn tentoonstelling portret 19892009 in gent. He clicked some renowned celebrities like joaquin phoenix, kelly slater, remco campert, stromae to name but a few, but also photographer ordinary factory workers from charleroi, belgium and adorable sailor boys. In the last few years vanfleteren has brought the world inside, to his daylight studio, resulting in many encounters and portraits. Over the years, stephan has worked in conflict zones such as kosovo, rwanda and. Stephan vanfleteren specializes in blackandwhite portraits and reports extensively at home and abroad. In his most recent project the vanfleteren exposes a culture dominated by a deep respect for the ocean. This book includes two new series not previously published which were. The virtual signing session with stephan vanfleteren is taking place on saturday 18 april, from 1pm to 3 pm. Apr 17, 2016 stephan vanfleteren has been photographing decrepit facades and forgotten vitrines throughout belgium for the past decade.
Actually, stephan works for museums, hes publishing his portraits in foreign journals and several foreign magazines. First major retrospective on photographer stephan vanfleteren includes previously unpublished work with expansive personal reflections and stories from three decades of encounters and photography stephan vanfleteren 1969 is best known for his probing black and white portraits, but in recent decades he has also produced a wide range of documentary, artistic and personal work. His radical black and white social documentary work covers the. His radical black and white social documentary work covers the disappearing phenomena of. Stephan vanfleteren turns fifty this year and he is celebrating with a major retrospective exhibition filling the entire building at fotomuseum antwerpen fomu, from 25 october 2019 to 1 march 2020 and with this publication. Stephan vanfleteren is famous for his black and white photography and portraits, but during aller retour he presents new work in color. Hes cofounder of hannibal publishing and cannibal publishing. Looking at books, monographs of people like weegee, eugene smith, august sander, irving penn in those days could be revelations. Kahmann gallery is proud to present the most recent project of stephan vanfleteren. Last four signed copies presentation by hannibal publishing.
He worked as a freelance newspaper photographer from 1993 to 2009, while he continued on his own projects. Atlantic wall by stephan vanfleteren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From street photography in world cities like new york to the genocide of ruanda, from storefront facades to the mystical landscapes of the atlantic wall, from still lifes to intense portraits. Present by stephan vanfleteren photo article all about photo. Sep 08, 2009 buy portret 19892009 01 by vanfleteren, stephan isbn. Stephan vanfleteren author visit amazons stephan vanfleteren page. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A journey through the oeuvre of photographer stephan vanfleteren, with expansive personal reflections and stories from three decades of encounters and photography. This sales exhibition follows the successful showing of the series at the kunsthal rotterdam. Showcases captivating portraits of some of the worlds surf icons. A decade of portraits from perhaps the best living portrait photographer in the world. The basic ideas is a signing session, but virtually. Virtual signing session with stephan vanfleteren mendo. Surfers use the waves for the fun, but also to forget and to fight, with others and with himself.
Stephan vanfleteren his radical blackandwhite documentary work covers the disappearance of small, anarchic worlds and the phenomena of everyday life in his homeland belgium as well as events from worlds conflict zones to every day life around the. Ten art books to bring the museum into your home the low. Mendo virtual signing session with stephan vanfleteren. Synopsis this is a beautiful, intimate portrait of belgium, the homeland of photographer stephan vanfleteren, offering a visual testament to the country and its people at the end of the last century and the beginning of this one. This book includes two new series not previously published which were born in the intimacy of his studio. Surfing is also about a deep admiration and respect for the ocean, as well as the feeling of insignificance when confronted with the forces of nature. His radical black and white social documentary work covers the disappearing phenomena of everyday life in his homeland belgium, as well as current events in conflict zones such as kosovo, rwanda and afghanistan. Meet photographers virtually and have their book signed for you while you. The book contains 200 portraits of people, alive and dead, who in the opinion of vanfleteren have been. Stephan vanfleteren among the general public, he is mainly celebrated for his penetrating black and white portraits of people fr. From ordinary belgian citizens to the coveted celebrities and young pupils at an old maritime school, countless people have been portrayed in his inimitable blackandwhite photographic style.
Surf tribe is a bible of surf culture by the photographer stephan vanfleteren b. Sep 15, 2016 stephan vanfleteren specializes in blackandwhite portraits and reports extensively at home and abroad. Stephan vanfleteren is artdirector for the two publishing houses. For surf tribe, vanfleteren travelled the globe for over 18 months to document various troops of surfers, immersing himself in the international surf community. Stephan vanfleteren is a belgium photographer stephan vanfleteren lives and works in his native belgium. Oct 24, 2019 stephan vanfleteren probably the most famous belgian photographer and a master of a blackandwhite portrait. The heroes of the tour of flanders and the parisroubaix are tough and determined.
Containing 505 images, this book is an impressive overview of vanfleterens oeuvre that provides a complete picture of him as a photographer, an artist, and. In order to join, you will first have to buy a copy of stephan vanfleterens latest book present at mendo. His radical black and white social documentary work covers the disappearing phenomena of everyday life in his homeland belgium, as well as current events in conflict zones such as kosovo, rwanda and. Expert advice that helps you succeed black and white photography eyes, 103 ata kando, dutch photographer, 103 years old, expo fotomuseum rotterdam stephan vanfleteren stunning black and white portrait of an elder with significant life experience. Surf tribe, a photo exhibition by belgian photographer stephan vanfleteren, will be open to the public at the kunsthal rotterdam, in the netherlands, from october, 2018, through january, 2019.
In 1998, stephan vanfleteren won the european fuji awards. Clean and elegant in its presentation, this is a collection of largeformat black and white portraits of the global surfing tribe, from the wellknown to the anonymous. Charleroi raw, beautiful, and touching portaits of a. He continued to contribute to its weekend magazine as a freelancer until 2009. Please click on respond to advert orange button to get redirected to the catawiki website.
Stephan vanfleteren portret 19892009 portraits photography. Stephan vanfleteren turns fifty this year and he is celebrating with a major retrospective exhibition filling the entire building at fotomuseum on view. Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wont find in just any store. Unique portrait series by the belgian master photographer stephan vanfleteren. Portraits of kelly slater, gerry lopez, john john florence, laird hamilton, bethany hamilton, greg noll, stephanie gilmore, mick fanning, joel parkinson. He has received numerous awards, including five world press photo awards and his work has been exhibited in many famous institutions, in europe and beyond. Both books are still in seal and in absolute mint condition.
Stephan vanfleteren studied photography at lucas institute in brussels 19881992. This monograph on the work of belgian photographer stephan vanfleteren offers a portrait of belgium, homeland of the photographer, offering a visual testament to the country and its people. October 24, 2019 until april 4, 2020 museum website stephan vanfleteren born in 1969, kortrijk, belgium. Stephan vanfleteren 1969 studied photography at st lukas, brussels. The flemings specialise in riding on bad roads and in bad weather. Photography has been my job for over 20 years now and that feeling and excitement does not grab me all too often anymore. He planted his tripod on various beaches in belgium, the netherlands and germany, climbed cliff faces in france, sailed between the fjords of norway and stood in the surf in denmark to photograph the ruins of the largest military structure of the previous century. Belgiums brutal colonisation of the congo, its subsequent relationship with the country, and its often problematic representation of it in.
These portraits are absolutely exquisite in the way they capture both physical presence and emotionalspiritual identity. With surf tribe, photographer stephan vanfleteren shows that there is far more to surf culture than just sport and competition. Bekijk meer ideeen over fotografie, portretfotografie en zwart wit. Read more info about this artist stephan vanfleteren. Stephan vanfleteren probably the most famous belgian photographer and a master of a blackandwhite portrait. He is currently working mainly for foreign newspapers and magazines. In 20, he has won the world press photo award for his series people of mercy in the category staged portraits. Stephan vanfleteren photographed this wall of more than 2600 kilometres in his wellknown blackandwhite style. Belgian photographer unveils his view of the surf tribe. Stephan vanfleteren his radical blackandwhite documentary work covers the disappearance of small, anarchic worlds and the phenomena of everyday life in his homeland belgium as well as events from worlds conflict zones to every day life around the world. The photographs of a bricked front door or a curtain drawn in a shop window make this a rather melancholic portrait of abandoned shops, closed pubs and vanishing buildings.
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