by Nicolas Genty | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog
Overlooked during my previous visit, I decided to take a second look at the cyanotypes by Pai Dekkers, displayed in the “Awakening in Blue” exhibition. Cyanotype is a simple, camera-free photographic process invented in England in 1842 by John Herschel and later...
by Nicolas Genty | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
As a first large-scale exhibit in its new clothes, The Nederlands Fotomuseum invites us to take a journey through photographs that describe the urban landscape of Rotterdam. The journey begins with an image taken in 1843 and continues through to contemporary drone and...
by Nicolas Genty | Feb 28, 2026 | Blog
The Nederlands Fotomuseum has moved to a brand-new location: Pakhuis Santos, situated just a few hundred meters from its former site. This imposing building, evocative of Rotterdam’s industrious past, was originally a coffee warehouse. Built around 1901, Pakhuis...
by Nicolas Genty | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
Liu Feiyue is a remarkable character. Already noticed during the Rembrandt Days in Leiden last year, thanks to his distinctive setup, featuring an impressive 150-megapixel digital back mounted on a technical camera, he now presents a solo exhibition at the...
by Nicolas Genty | Jan 28, 2026 | Blog
De Wallen is the Dutch name for Amsterdam’s infamous red-light district, known worldwide and often associated with decadence, excess, and perdition. It ranks among the city’s top three tourist destinations. Yet De Wallen is also a neighbourhood where ordinary people...
by Nicolas Genty | Jan 28, 2026 | Blog
I must admit that I have a complicated relationship with the work of Erwin Olaf. A renowned and internationally recognised photographer and gay activist, whose exhibitions draw large local and international audiences, he possessed undeniable talent and technical...
