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Discover Steffi Reimers' 'Guilty Grounds': A Photography Exhibition at Foam Fotografiemuseum

Explore the intricate landscapes of Aspromonte National Park, silent witnesses to Italy's complex 'Ndrangheta history.

Foam Fotografiemuseum presents 'Guilty Grounds', the first solo exhibition by Dutch photographer Steffi Reimers. This conceptual project delves into the origins and practices of the 'Ndrangheta, exploring the landscapes of Calabria, Italy. Reimers' work employs the concept of 'Guilty Landscapes' to illustrate the region's often tragic history, inviting viewers to engage with these powerful testimonies.

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Foam 3h presents the first solo exhibition of Dutch photographer Steffi Reimers, titled 'Guilty Grounds'. The exhibition explores the 'Ndrangheta, the world's most powerful criminal organization, through photographic interpretations of the landscape in Aspromonte National Park, Italy, revealing these areas as silent witnesses to a complex history.

Curatorial context

The conceptual photo project 'Guilty Grounds' by Steffi Reimers delves into the origins and practices of the 'Ndrangheta, one of the world's most powerful criminal organizations, by focusing on the landscape of Calabria, Italy. Reimers employs the concept of 'Guilty Landscapes' to illustrate the intricate and often tragic history of the region, presenting the Aspromonte National Park not just as a backdrop but as a silent witness to the pervasive influence of the 'Ndrangheta. The photographs are intended to capture the subtle imprints of past events, inviting viewers to engage with these silent testimonies and form their own interpretations. Steffi Reimers (b. 1995) has a background in documentary and forensic photography, with recurring themes of transience, trauma, and loss in her work. Her previous projects include a book on the aftermath of the Yugoslavian civil war. This exhibition showcases her recent exploration of the 'Ndrangheta through powerful landscape photography.

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Steffi Reimers is a Dutch photographer (b. 1995) whose work often explores themes of transience, trauma, and loss. She has previously exhibited at the Nederlands Fotomuseum Rotterdam and was featured in GUP New Dutch Photography Talents. Since 2022, she has also worked as a medical-forensic photographer for the Netherlands Forensic Institute.
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