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Stacii Samidin's Photography Exhibition: Exploring Nature and Recreation in Noord-Holland, Haarlem

This exhibition reveals the complex interplay of human influence and natural presence through powerful imagery.

Photographer Stacii Samidin presents a compelling exhibition focusing on the fragile relationship between humanity and the environment in Noord-Holland. Visitors can delve into a collection of intimate studies and impressive aerial photographs commissioned for the Provincial Atlas. This visual journey highlights the dynamic impact of population growth and increasing leisure demands on natural landscapes, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental issues.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition by photographer Stacii Samidin showcases the fragile balance between nature and human recreation in Noord-Holland. Featuring intimate images and impressive aerial photographs, the series explores the dynamic and sometimes tense relationship driven by population growth and the increasing demand for leisure space.

Curatorial context

Opening on March 12, 2026, in De Gang, Haarlem, the exhibition 'Kwetsbaar, maar aanwezig. Natuur en recreatie verweven' by photographer Stacii Samidin delves into the complex relationship between nature and recreation. Samidin's work, which includes striking aerial views and more intimate photographic studies, is the result of the annual documentary photo commission for the Provincial Atlas of Noord-Holland. The exhibition addresses the growing pressures on Noord-Holland's natural spaces due to a rising population and increased demand for recreational activities, examining how human influence shapes these environments while nature persistently asserts its presence. Stacii Samidin is a renowned photographer known for his long-term project 'Societies' and has exhibited widely, including at the Rijksmuseum and Wereldmuseum. His work has also been recognized with awards and inclusion in the Eregalerij of Dutch photography. The Provincial Atlas collection, managed by Noord-Hollands Archief, documents the development of Noord-Holland through images, maps, and drawings. This commission continues a tradition of photographic documentation by artists who have previously contributed to this visual history of the province.

Admission and ticket notes

Visitors are invited to register for the opening event on March 12, 2026. Further ticketing details for the exhibition itself are not specified on this page, but visitors are directed to the event registration link for the opening.

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Venue
Stadsarchief Amsterdam
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 12, 2026 – Mar 12, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Stacii Samidin is the photographer featured in this exhibition, known for his work documenting communities and exploring the relationship between humans and their environment.
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