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 From 6–15 November 2026, FOTODOK presents “A Wider Gaze” at Atelier Néerlandais in Paris, in the lead-up to Paris Photo. fotodok.org/en/a-wider-gaze

FOTODOK presents “A Spell Bundle – Manifesting Queer Futurity” at Clublokaal as part of the 12th edition of the BredaPhoto Festival, on view from 11 September until 25 October 2026. www.fotodok.org/en/a-spell-b...

This November, FOTODOK brings a group of emerging artists from the Netherlands to Atelier Néerlandais, in the lead-up to and during Paris Photo. www.fotodok.org/en/atelierne...

Hans Gremmen, Farren van Wyk, Yan Wang Preston and Thomas Duffield will talk about their books with Giya Makondo-Wills during the 46th BOOKTALKS on 13 April at TivoliVredenburg! Tickets: www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

Join us for FOTODOK BOOK TALKS #46 on 13 April at TivoliVredenburg! One of the books we will explore is “Poppy Promises” by Thomas Duffield. www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

Join us for FOTODOK BOOK TALKS #45 on the 25th of February at TivoliVredenburg! One of the books we will explore is “I Will Keep You in Good Company” by Liz Johnson Artur.

Join us at FOTODOK on Thursday, 12 February, for TAFERELEN #53, an evening of good food, conversation, and layered storytelling. The speakers are Lisa Weeda and Nanci Adler. www.fotodok.org/en/event/taf...

“Yangiobod, New City” by Michał Łuczak is presented in the exhibition “Lost Territories: Tracing Imperial Violence” as an examination of extractive violence and its long-term consequences.

Presented within “Lost Territories: Tracing Imperial Violence”, “My Basement” by Jan Brykczyński reflects on the psychological return of war to everyday European consciousness.

Presented within the exhibition “Lost Territories: Tracing Imperial Violence”, Agnieszka Rayss brings together two works that examine how imperial violence is sustained through images and language.

“A Mind of Winter” by Karolina Gembara appears in “Lost Territories: Tracing Imperial Violence” as a long-term investigation into forced migration and border violence in Central and Eastern Europe.

TAFERELEN #50 brings together photographer Rob Hornstra (@theeuropeans.bsky.social) and international programmes specialist Giorgi Aronia to explore what Europe means today, and where its visible and invisible borders lie. www.fotodok.org/en/event/taf...

FOTODOK opens "Lost Territories: Tracing Imperial Violence" this Wednesday, 26 November at 17:00. A preview of several works is shown here. The exhibition brings together nearly two decades of research by Sputnik Photos, examining the ongoing impact of Russian imperial and Soviet violence.

Save the date! FOTODOK presents “Lost Territories: Tracing Imperial Violence”, a group exhibition by Sputnik Photos, the internationally renowned Polish photography collective. Opening on 26 November, 17:00–20:00, and running from 27 November 2025 to 1 March 2026.

Another BOOK TALKS #43 featured project is “Dead End” by Nicola Moscelli, a visual investigation of the United States–Mexico border created entirely without setting foot on its soil. www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

Among the featured projects of BOOK TALKS #43 is “The Façade”, a new publication by Brazilian artist Rafael Roncato. www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

On Oct 6, 7:00–7:45 PM at TivoliVredenburg, curator Giangavino Pazzola presents new research on Italian photography and New Documentary Strategies. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us for FOTODOK BOOK TALKS #43 on October 6 at TivoliVredenburg! One of the featured works is “Om/Mother”, a collaborative project created with nearly fifty Palestinian women from eight families in Tel Rumeida, Hebron. www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

✨ LAST CHANCE TO VISIT! Until September 21, MU Hybrid Art House in Eindhoven hosts “Fear of Mirrors”, Alba Zari (@albazari)’s exploration of how digital technologies, beauty ideals, and cultural norms influence the way women perceive themselves.

On Thursday, 18 September at 19:30, FOTODOK’s Lighthouse is coming to Rib Rotterdam for the opening of “Mirror Becomes a Partner: photography as (im)material encounters”.

"The Eleven Voices of Srebrenica" is on view at FOTODOK until 14 Sept. Through photography, sound & testimony, Bosnian-Dutch stories of Srebrenica are shared 30 years on, opening space for remembrance & reflection. Photo: Robin de Puy (@robindepuy.bsky.social)

TAFERELEN #49 — What can images achieve for international law? On Thursday, 11 Sept, 18:00 at FOTODOK: Lawyer Liesbeth Zegveld & photographer Tobias Bijl discuss the role of images as evidence in war crimes + genocide trials, and how they shape public memory. www.fotodok.org/evenement/ta...

TAFERELEN #47 — When is evil recognised? Visual artist Anita Karabašić & genocide researcher Dr. Thijs Bouwknegt discuss how and when we recognise evil, and why it’s often too late. Part of 'The 11 Voices of Srebrenica'. Tickets (€20 incl. dinner): www.fotodok.org/evenement/ta...

On Tuesday, September 2, TAFERELEN #46 welcomes Sabina Tanović, Nicole Segers, and Niké Wentholt for an evening about recognition and remembrance. More info and tickets: www.fotodok.org/en/event/taf...

Apply on time! Applications are open until 11 August. Are you an artist or photographer at the start of your career, ready to deepen your practice and expand your network? If yes, have a look here: www.fotodok.org/en/open-call...

"The Eleven Voices of Srebrenica” opens today, 17:00-20:00, at FOTODOK! This exhibition brings the personal experiences of Bosnian-Dutch people to the foreground through sound, image, and conversation. RSVP: shorturl.at/i9Dtw

Kom je ook op 24 juni naar GazaBeach op het Noorderstrand nabij Scheveningen Haven? Meld je hier aan! www.gazabeach.nl/contact

Vandaag is het eerste verhaal van Robin de Puy gepubliceerd in de Volkskrant ikv De Elf Stemmen van Srebrenica. ‘Sommige kinderen wisten niet wat het woord gen0cide betekent. Nu zeg ik vaak massamoord. Het is NL geschiedenis, maar er wordt nog niet eens een A4’tje aan gewijd in mijn geschiedenisboek

If you live in Amsterdam, you can hear Joyelle talk to Ukrainian photographer Yana Kononova about their book.

Join us at Athenaeum Boekhandel Spui on Saturday, May 10th at 5:30 PM for an insightful conversation between Ukrainian artist Yana Kononova and philosopher and poet Joyelle McSweeney about the recently published photo book “Radiations of War”. www.fotodok.org/evenement/ra...

On Saturday, 10 May, join Guggenheim Fellow Joyelle McSweeney at WORM in Rotterdam for a writing workshop, “Dream Gardens of the The Necropastoral”, shaped by the themes of the exhibition “Radiations of War” by Yana Kononova.

We’re proud to welcome Angeniet Berkers as one of our nominees for FUTURES 2025! Her most recent project, "Lebensborn", investigates the legacy of the Nazi program that aimed to engineer a new generation of “racially pure” children.

Benjamin Li has also been selected as one of FOTODOK’s nominees for FUTURES Photography 2025. His long-running project "In Search of Perfect Orange" forms the heart of his work: a decade-long archive dedicated to the Chinese-Indonesian restaurant in the Netherlands.

We’re happy to announce that Parisa Aminolahi has been selected as one of our nominees for FUTURES Photography 2025! Her current project is a deeply personal reflection on migration and perception.

From April 7 until May 7 “Radiations of War” is available for pre-order with an exclusive discount of 20% (€28 instead of €35). You can pick up your copy at the opening (and have it signed) or have it delivered. Book your order here: www.fotodok.org/en/event/boo...

Wil je op 4 mei stilstaan bij álle slachtoffers van genocide, oorlog, vervolging en onderdrukking. Wees dan welkom bij de herdenking In Den Haag, stad van vrede en recht. Zie voor verdere informatie www.4meinclusief.nl en volg de LinkedIn pagina lnkd.in/eyVmd9iX.

From April 7 until May 7 “Radiations of War” is available for pre-order with an exclusive discount of 20% (€28 instead of €35). You can pick up your copy at the opening (and have it signed) or have it delivered. Book your order here: www.fotodok.org/en/event/boo...

Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC

Rick van der Klooster and his photo book “Between the Mountain and the River” will also be part of FOTODOK BOOK TALKS #42! His work explores nature as a place of beauty, mystery, and deep symbolism. Get your tickets here: www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

Join us on April 7 at TivoliVredenburg for the 42nd edition of FOTODOK BOOK TALKS, where we hear the stories behind photobooks from their creators. This edition features Dutch-Palestinian Sakir Khader presenting his photobook "Dying to Exist." www.fotodok.org/en/event/fot...

Sunday 30 March is your last opportunity to visit us at Art Rotterdam. Worth your time 🍀

One week left until the opening of “Bones of Graphene, Skin of Kevlar”, a new installation by Julius Thissen, at Art Rotterdam’s “Intersections” from March 28–30. www.fotodok.org/en/fotodok-p...

One of the featured photographers of BOOK TALKS #42 on April 7 at Tivoli Vredenburg is Carmen Winant discussing her photobook "The Last Safe Abortion."

One of the featured photographers of BOOK TALKS #42 on April 7 at Tivoli Vredenburg is @emiliamartin.bsky.social and her debut photobook “I Saw a Tree Bearing Stones in the Place of Apples and Pears.” More info: www.fotodok.org/evenement/fo...

Very happy to share that I was nominated by @fotodok.bsky.social for FUTURES Photography! I'm super excited to get meet so many inspiring artist and professionals and to share my work with them. Thank you Daria and Yusser for this great opportunity!⁠

For FUTURES 2025, FOTODOK has selected Angeniet Berkers (@angenietberkers.bsky.social), Benjamin Li, Julius Thissen, Parisa Aminolahi, and Tashiya de Mel.

On February 25, Carlos Trancoso began his residency with Intergalactica in Lisbon. His project, "How to Build a Telescope", explores technology in rural life and the intersection of science and everyday experience. Hosted at XYZ Books, the residency will lead to a photobook and a digital platform.

#Beeldvormers ‘Wat valt er te fotograferen? O, gewoon, je weet wel: de langzame implosie van het Amerikaanse ambtenarenapparaat.’ www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-medi...

Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren’t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest.