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Marokkaanse Boot in Amsterdam Museum

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The Amsterdam Museum exhibition ‘De Mooiste Stad – Amsterdam door de ogen van Eberhard van der Laan’ is an ode to the city of Amsterdam. Curated by mayor Eberhard van der Laan. This, very sadly, in light of his soon to be pass away.

As guest-curator, Van der Laan chose 80 pieces from the Amsterdam Museum and Stadsarchief (city archive). To show how Amsterdam did cope with previous challenges as fast growing city. And with the intention to open discussion on future ones.

Among the works chosen was an image of the Marokkaanse Boot. Taken during the Amsterdam Pride 2018.

Impression of exhibition Amsterdam door de ogen van Eberhard van der Laan at Amsterdam Museum, featuring the image Marokkaanse Boat by photographer Bram Belloni.
Impression exhibition Amsterdam door de ogen van Eberhard van der Laan at Amsterdam Museum. Middle: photograph titled De Marokkaanse Boot, by Bram Belloni.

With caption reading:

PROUD OF PRIDE – ‘Pride Amsterdam is not so much an event, it is a symbol of the open and tolerant city we want to be. We celebrate the freedom to be ourselves.’ When Van der Laan was mayor he joined the Canal Parade almost every year. This photograph shows the Moroccan boat.

Tearsheet of Dutch news paper Het Parool June 16th, 2018, review exhibition De Mooiste Stad at Amsterdam Museum, featuring image De Marokkaanse Boot by photographer Bram Belloni.
Tear sheet of Dutch news paper Het Parool June 16th, 2018, with review by Geert Mak of exhibition De Mooiste Stad at Amsterdam Museum. Featuring image De Marokkaanse Boot (below, 2nd left) by photographer Bram Belloni. (click for bigger image)

I felt honored that this image was noticed and chosen by ‘my’ mayor – a great mayor and man. And was proud that this specific topic, advocating the freedom to be ourselves, is something the city stands for.

Published: 22 June 2018
Categories: projects
Topics: Amsterdam, causes, exhibitions, news, projects

Editorial Portrait: Casper Thomas for Folia Magazine

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For Folia Magazine, I was out for a portrait of Dutch journalist and author Casper Thomas. Thomas wrote Competente Rebellen (Competent Rebels), a publication about the 2015 Maagdenhuis occupation at the University of Amsterdam.

Picture had to be taken with Maagdenhuis in the background. The situation 10 minutes before shoot:

Portrait photography on the streets can be challenging; you can almost never have full control of all things in a crowded area. I let things just happen and try to take benefit from the element of surprise.

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 02 October 2015. Portrait Casper Thomas, Dutch journalist and author Competente rebellen, publication about the 2015 University of Amsterdam Maagdenhuis occupation. Picture taken in front of the Maagdenhuis. Photo: Bram Belloni *DIGITAL ALTERED IMAGE* / Nederland, Amsterdam, 02 oktober 2015. Portret Casper Thomas, journalist en auteur Competente rebellen, een publicatie over de Universiteit van Amsterdam Maagdenhuis bezetting van 2015. Foto genomen voor het Maagdenhuis. Foto: Bram Belloni *DIGITAAL GEMANIPULEERD BEELD* / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Casper Thomas, tear sheet Folia Magazine 06-2015
Editorial photography Bram Belloni for Folia Magazine

And there was, in this case, some digital altering involved.

The result in de publication (click image for larger view):

Casper Thomas, tear sheet Folia Magazine 06-2015
Editorial photography Bram Belloni for Folia Magazine

> Read more: Competente rebellen | Amsterdam University Press
> Read more about: Magazine – Folia

Published: 13 October 2015
Categories: publications
Topics: Amsterdam, assignments, editorial, people, portraits, tearsheets, visual diary

Editorial: the UvA Maagdenhuis Protest

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For a while now the University of Amsterdams Maagdenhuis has been occupied by UvA students and activists. The university-wide movement acts under joint name De Nieuwe Universiteit (The New University) and strives for more democracy in the UvA administration (among other demands).

This april, the six week occupation comes to an end. I was there to portray the occupants for Folia Magazine.

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 20 March 2015. Portrait students University of Amsterdam (UvA) and activists at occupation of UvA Maagdenhuis, which settles the UvA Administration. The university-wide movement acts under joint name De Nieuwe Universiteit (The New University) and strives for more democracy in the UvA administration (among other demands). The occupation started at February 25th 2015, and is continuing. Photo: Bram Belloni / Nederland, Amsterdam, 20 maart 2015. Portret studenten Universiteit van Amsterdam en activisten tijdens bezetting UvA Maagdenhuis, het bestuurscentrum van de UvA. De universiteits-brede beweging is verenigd onder de naam De Nieuwe Universiteit en eist (onder andere) meer democratie in de beleidsvorming van de UvA. De bezetting startte op 25 februari 2015 en is in ontwikkeling. Foto: Bram Belloni / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Students University of Amsterdam and activists at occupation of UvA Maagdenhuis
2015, Bram Belloni for Folia Magazine

Besides the group, I also took them apart. Holding hands together to capture the unity.

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And in the publication, Folia Magazine cover 25th of april:

Tear sheet Folia Magazine 25/2015, editorial photography by Bram Belloni
Folia Magazine cover featuring Maagdenhuis occupants
Editorial photography by Bram Belloni

Read more:
> De Nieuwe Universiteit
> Maagdenhuis Occupation 2015 (wiki)

Published: 13 April 2015
Categories: publications
Topics: Amsterdam, documentary, editorial, people, portrait, tearsheets