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Exploring Biblical Women Through Photography: The Exhibition 'Eva, Sara en Hanna' in Haarlem

Caroline Waltman's evocative portraits and landscapes are showcased in this special collaboration.

Immerse yourself in 'Eva, Sara en Hanna in Haarlem,' a captivating photography exhibition presented by the Bijbels Museum and Fotogalerie De Gang. This collection showcases Caroline Waltman's unique vision, bringing biblical women to life through powerful portraits set in their imagined habitats. Alongside these compelling figures, visitors will encounter striking landscape and still life photographs that complement the narrative, offering a rich visual experience.

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Exhibition summary

This photography exhibition showcases Caroline Waltman's portraits of biblical women, portraying them in their own habitats. The exhibition, presented by the Bijbels Museum and Fotogalerie De Gang, also features landscape and still life photographs.

Curatorial context

Under the title 'Eva, Sara en Hanna. Vrouwen van de wereld,' the Bijbels Museum, in collaboration with artist Caroline Waltman and Fotogalerie De Gang in Haarlem, presents a new exhibition. Caroline Waltman gives biblical women a face, portraying them in their own settings, with characters that could be young women like Eva or Hanna, or older figures like Sara or Elisabeth, and sisters such as Martha and Maria. The photographs of biblical women are complemented by images of landscapes, still lifes, and details that reinforce each other through visual rhymes. This exhibition is part of the thematic year established by Fotogalerie De Gang for 2023, which exclusively invites female photographers.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing and admission for this exhibition is not directly detailed on this page. Visitors are encouraged to consult the official sources of the Bijbels Museum or Fotogalerie De Gang for specific details.

Eva, Sara en Hanna in Haarlem key exhibition facts

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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 14, 2023 – Apr 1, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Caroline Waltman.
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