Willem Diepraam: A 50-Year Retrospective on Influential Photography

This exhibition celebrates the 50-year career of influential Dutch photographer Willem Diepraam. It showcases his early photo reportage from the Netherlands, Suriname, the Caribbean, Africa, and South America, alongside his later, almost abstract photographic work in color and black-and-white. Visitors can expect to see iconic images and photojournalism that capture a past era.

Photographer Willem Diepraam, a significant figure in Dutch photography since the 1970s, is honored in this exhibition spanning his extensive career. Diepraam began as a pioneering photo reportage journalist, documenting a rapidly changing Netherlands in the 1970s and 80s, as well as Suriname on the eve of its independence. His lens also captured images from the Caribbean, Africa, and South America, providing a unique visual record of these regions. The exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of Diepraam's oeuvre, including examples of his impactful photo reportage both domestically and internationally. It also highlights his transition to creating almost abstract work in both color and black-and-white. Notable pieces featured are the iconic 'woman of Sahel,' powerful shots of the unrest during Amsterdam's coronation day in 1980, and evocative coastal industrial landscapes, offering a rich tapestry of his photographic journey.

This exhibition is over. Information regarding booking and visiting can be found on the museum's practical info pages, but this exhibition is no longer accessible to visitors.