If you happen to be a fan of Ed van der Elsken’s photography, you’ve come to the right place.
Ed van der Elsken was a unique figure. As a street photographer, he went in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Tokyo in search of self-confident people, beautiful girls, and rebellious youth. Van der Elskens’ photos and movies are strong in form, unmistakably rooted in their time, yet timeless. He managed to document the Zeitgeist and influence. In his work developed a direct, unconventional, and personal style. Van der Elsken’s presence is visible in his work; contact was essential for him to make an image. He often put himself in a situation scene as a playful, dynamic art director.
In 2017, Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam exhibited “De Verliefde Camera”. It is the largest global overview of his work in 25 years. Curated by Hripsimé Fisher, the curator of photography at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, which made a variety of presentations and publications about his work in the past. The exhibition then traveled from the Stedelijk Museum to the Jeu de Paume (Paris) and to Fundación MAPFRE (Madrid).
