“I am interested in the paradox between identity and uniformity, in the power and vulnerability of each individual and each group. It is in this paradox that I try to visualize by concentrating on poses, attitudes, gestures, and gazes.”
This book delves into the intricacies of a hypothetical Israeli initiative in a speculative future setting. more
Rineke Dijkstra is a Dutch photographer known for her unique style and expression of human emotions. Her work often focuses on the emotional states of young people in the process of growing up, conveying deep emotional resonance through capturing their subtle facial expressions and gestures. more
“As a photographer you enlarge or emphasize a certain moment, making it another reality.”
“I have looked at so many photographs, I can not see them anymore.”
“Photos should suggest a word(s) and vice versa. They should be equal and interchangeable.”
“Ideally I would like the work to be a hybrid between painting and photography.”
“I want to produce images that startle one into recollection.”