Please be sure to check out this interview I did with Anniversary Magazine.
Bastiaan Woudt is a self-taught photographer from the Netherlands who started his own practice five years ago. With no experience or any formal training, he has developed a strong personal signature that manifests itself throughout a broad range of subjects. His style can refer to significant periods, such as Surrealism and the documentary photography of the 60s and 70s, while maintaining a contemporary edge that makes his work truly unique. We recently had the opportunity to exchange with Bastiaan Woudt on the origin of his artistic expression, his approach to new concepts and ideas, as well as how intuition plays an essential role in his photography.
My first solo exhibition in the UK "Hidden" now at Atlas Gallery
Proud to announce that as of today my first ever solo exhibition “Hidden” in the UK will open at Atlas Gallery.
The much anticipated first UK solo show of Bastiaan Woudt will open from the 24th of June. We are happy to offer private appointments at the gallery and will wear masks, maintain social distancing and clean and disinfect the gallery every day and after guests leave. For those of you who don't feel comfortable we can arrange virtual appointments. Please get in touch if there is anything you would like to discuss.
We will be open by appointment only, so please email info@atlasgallery.com to arrange a time to view our exhibition or any other individual works.
My new company: 1605 Publishers
Its with great pride I present to you my new company: 1605 Publishers.
“1605 Publishers strives to be a platform for artists from all over society. Diversity is what makes art beautiful. Beginning and renowned artists, of all ages, orientation, colour and origin, show their vision through the most accessible form of art; books.
We of 1605 publishers believe in only the highest quality books. From graphic design and printing to binding and distribution. Everything has to be right, and taken care of down to the last detail. That's why we work with the best printers and bookbinders and through the right distribution we want to give the work of our artists a worldwide platform. We strive to offer our publications only to the high end online and offline shops. These include specialized art book stores, concept stores and bookshops.”
Interview Tinotenda
With great pride we present our first publication with 1605 publishers: "Tino". This book is the result of the collaboration between model Tinotenda Mushore ...
Be sure to check out this interview, Tinotenda did with Jelmar van Belle about our collaboration from the last 5 years. And of course our new book “tino” which sold out in just 5 days.
Show "United" at Kahmann Gallery
“United” Show at Kahmann Gallery opening 26th of June. Twentyfive Photographers Together as “United”. Proud to have my work amongst them. Show will be take place from 26th of June till 1 Sept
For inquiries please visit:
KAHMANN GALLERY
Lindengracht 35
1015 KB Amsterdam
kahmanngallery.com
+31 (0)20 846 0770
info@kahmanngallery.com
PhotoLa Solo exhibition, June 27th - 28th
Photo l.a.'s first edition of Virtual Collect + Connect with my work organized by Jackson Fine Art
Join the show online June 27th - 28th for the first-ever virtual photo fair of PhotoLa. They have reimagined the traditional fair space to digitally connect and show my work worldwide with the 3d booths accessed via the Whova app and on the photo L.A. website
For inquiries please visit:
JACKSON FINE ART
3115 East Shadowlawn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tel 404.233.3739
Fax 404.233.1205
info@jacksonfineart.com
www.jacksonfineart.com
So Award DuPho 2020, Live Stream 12-07-2020
Friday the 12th of June you can follow the So Online Award night through a live stream on YouTube, the award night will start live at 20:30. As one of the nominees, I'll be live on a screen for the award ceremony
Follow this link:
Friday 12-06-20, 20:30
So Award Night Live show
SO Award, Selection Of dutch photography, is a photography contest about the creative identity of the professional photographer. SO believes in the individual power and signature style of the photographer.
4 books I bought this Month (May)
Here is my personal selection of photobooks I bought this month.
New special editions now available
We have made three beautiful special edition prints which are now available in the shop. Each special edition is carefully printed on Innova Baryta Paper, 310 gsm by the famous Final Art Print lab in the Netherlands and beautifully framed with black wooden frames. All three images come in edition of 25 + 2 AP and will be shipped in a ISPM-15 Transport crate. For more information please check out the shop or send an email to shop@bastiaanwoudt.com
Portrait of Ambo Mendy (2/3)
A few years ago I met Ambo Mendy in Paris. During this first meeting in 2016 with, model and dancer, Mendy, I realized that this would not be the last meeting. A year later, I travelled back to France to film him. A trip through the historic city of Paris brought us to the suburbs of Paris where Ambo grew up. I was curious about where he learned to dance, where he grew up and where he practices his dance nowadays. A musical and moving portrait is the result of these encounters. This is part 2/3 shot in his old neighbourhood.
Online Exhibition at Bildhalle and my Picture of the week
This week my New Work will be shown through an online Exhibition at Bildhalle. See the Online Exhibition, my Picture of the week and New Work!
Picture of the week | DISK
4 books I bought this Month (April)
Here is my personal selection of photobooks I bought this month.
Making art with Rabia
A quick glimpse behind the scenes when making new work with Rabia Omanette.
Portrait of AMBO MENDY (Part 1/3)
A few years ago I met Ambo Mendy in Paris. During this first meeting in 2016 with, model and dancer, Mendy, I realized that this would not be the last meeting. A year later, I travelled back to France to film him. A trip through the historic city of Paris brought us to the suburbs of Paris where Ambo grew up. I was curious about where he learned to dance, where he grew up and where he practices his dance nowadays. A musical and moving portrait is the result of these encounters. This is part 1/3 shot in his old dance school.
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My portraits of Jeroen Krabbé for Vrij Nederland
Vrij Nederland Magazine commissioned me to shoot portraits of great Dutch actor Jeroen Krabbé at his atelier. Images were used next to an article and interview about his daily habits (written in Dutch).
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Paris Photo New York show now virtual
Unfortunately Paris Photo New York (April 2-5) has been postponed, but we wanted to give you the opportunity to still see the newest works and the recently launched monograph ‘Hidden’ of Bastiaan Woudt. Now that the fair has probably been postponed for a year, we don’t want to deny you those beautiful works. We therefore have prepared a virtual exhibition of all the works we would have presented during the fair. Take a look around and if you want to know more about availability or if you have any other questions, just click on the Thumbnail page.
Legacy, Rugby
Last year I was commissioned to capture the timelessness of the legends within the Dutch Rugby sport. Though the images also had to reflect the roughness and dynamics of the players, it needed to reflect a multifaceted sport that doesn’t receive the acknowledgment it deserves. These photographs, and the magazine, try to restore glory to a sport that has long been forgotten in the world of sports publications. Shining a literal spotlight on the heroes of the craft, giving the sport the pedestal it deserves. Creating a moment to appreciate the players, the game and the goals. Through Legacy magazine I captured the past, present and legacy of Rugby sport and the players in the Netherlands.
Studio Tour
After many requests, I finally found the time to make a studio tour showing you the place I love to work in everyday. We are still testing out new audio equipment en lenses, so please be aware of some audio differences in this movie. I promise, everything will be beter each video! Its a learning proces!
Amsterdam Portraits
Intriguing photo series about the unique face of Amsterdam in dozens of portraits by Bastiaan Woudt
Photographer Bastiaan Woudt and gallery owner Roy Kahmann conceived the idea of portraying Amsterdammers in the spring of 2019. They parked their mobile studio in different parts of the city, in order to get the most diverse inhabitants in front of the lens. The resulting book, Amsterdam Portraits, shows Amsterdammers of very different ages, backgrounds and professions - from well-known actors to anonymous streetwalkers, from schoolchildren to pensioners. It gives a beautiful picture of the diversity that the city exudes. This is what Amsterdam looks like today. Bastiaan Woudt has made a rapid breakthrough in the world of contemporary photography. Although he only started photographing six years ago, without experience or education, under the guidance of Roy Kahmann he has developed a distinct style in a short period of time, with a preference for portraits and nudes and with an unprecedented eye for detail. Even if he only spends a brief moment with his subject, as in the mobile studio of Amsterdam Portraits, he manages to capture the essence in a powerful, iconic image.
