False Positives
The Right to be Forgotten
Structures
Traveling Salesman
A Practice
Audio Dérives
On Walking
Embossed Works
Windows
Smartlap (or Sorrow Cloth)
The Right to be Forgotten
Structures
Traveling Salesman
A Practice
Audio Dérives
On Walking
Embossed Works
Windows
Smartlap (or Sorrow Cloth)
The Glucksman
Foam
Public Space
Arti Amsterdam
Pinakothek Munich
ISCP - New York
NARS Foundation
Stroom
Natural Dyes
Images Vevey
Foam
Public Space
Arti Amsterdam
Pinakothek Munich
ISCP - New York
NARS Foundation
Stroom
Natural Dyes
Images Vevey
December 2024 - AiR AGA LAB
Image credit: Logo AGA LAB
Starting the new year as an artist-in-residence at AGA LAB in Amsterdam, where I will be focussing on new work and experimenting with new possibilities for the entire month.
If I am slow to respond during this time it is because I am doing what it most important to me as an artist… making art.
If I am slow to respond during this time it is because I am doing what it most important to me as an artist… making art.
But feel free to reach out if you are interested in receiving more information about my work in progress.
AGA LAB, Amsterdam.
Artist-in-residence for the month of January, 2025.
AGA LAB, Amsterdam.
Artist-in-residence for the month of January, 2025.
November 2024 - Walk This Way
Image credit: Logo Kunstmuseum Ravensburg
I am very pleased for my work ‘False Positives’ to be a part of the group exhibition ‘Walk This Way’ at Kunstmuseum Ravensburg in Germany.
The show includes many artist whos work I admire, so it is thrilling to be among them. The exhibition is set to open on November 8th and will run through February 23rd 2025.
The show includes many artist whos work I admire, so it is thrilling to be among them. The exhibition is set to open on November 8th and will run through February 23rd 2025.
October 2024 - Art’Us Collection
Image credit: Esther Hovers
My work ‘The Right to be Forgotten’ was recently acquired by members of the Art’Us collectors collective. The acquisition includes the entire series, so I could not be happier about it. For this body of work I also created the entire set of frames.
Art’Us is a non-profit association of private collectors aiming to make their collections available to curators, museums and public institutions. I am very pleased my works will continue to travel in this way and am grateful for the continued support of the organization.
June 2024 - VOSTOK PRESS / 보스토크 프레스
Image credit: Vostok Press
My work False Positives is in good company in this months issue of Vostok Magazine 45호_시선에 관하여 / Number 45 About Looking.
Very pleased that this body of work continues to travel the globe. It feels surreal to see my work in another language and writing system.
Very pleased that this body of work continues to travel the globe. It feels surreal to see my work in another language and writing system.
March 2024 - ‘Windows’ Framed
Image credit: Esther Hovers
I recently sold a piece of my ‘Windows’ series. The original works were exhibited unframed, but for this acquisition I came up with a suggestion for a walnut floater frame coated with black ink. All 63 prints were glued one by one with a special acid free ink.
If you are also interested in more information on the works I am currently selling, contact me directly by sending an e-mail.
︎ info[at]estherhovers.com
︎ info[at]estherhovers.com
March 2024 - Fotobuchdesigns der KABK
Image credit: Fotohof Salzburg
My former teacher Vincent van Baar has an exhibition titled ‘Fotobuchdesigns der KABK, Den Haag’ at Fotohof in Salzburg. The show brings together books that he helped into being. My book False Positives is on display as well as an early version dummy which Vincent helped me design back in 2015.
February 2024 - Kunsthaus NRW Kornelimünster
Image credit: Kunsthaus NRW Kornelimünster
My work ‘The Right to be Forgotten’ will be part of a group show at the Kunsthaus NRW Kornelimünster in Aachen. For this exhibition I am adding a new work to the series. The works will be on display starting 27 April until September 1st. Come join me for the opening on April 27.
‘Are you sure you want to delete this? künstlerische arbeit mit fotoarchiven’
Kunsthaus NRW Kornelimünster
www.kunsthaus.nrw
Kunsthaus NRW Kornelimünster
www.kunsthaus.nrw
January 2024 - Biennale Della Fotografia Femminile
Image credit: Biennale Della Fotografia Femminile
My work False Positives continues to travel and will be on show as part of the Biennale Della Fotografia Femminile in Montova. It will be on show from March 8 through April 14.
August 2023 - VAC University of Texas at Austin
Image credit: Logo Visual Arts Center
My work False Positives continues to travel and will be on show as part of the exhibition ‘A Well-trained Eye’ at the Visual Art Center, University of Texas at Austin. Little did I know upon creating this series years ago that the topic would only grow in significance. Many thanks to Maria Emilia Fernandez for including my work in the show.
The work is up from September 22nd through the 2nd of March, 2024.
May 2023 - Artist Talk at Galerie BOHAI
Image credit: Photographer unknown
This weekend (28.05) I will be heading back to Hannover to give an artist talk at my exhibition ‘The Right to be Forgotten’ @galeriebohai – maybe far for most but come through if you can.
April 2023 - Kunststiftung DZ Bank Scholarship
Image credit: © 2023 Kunststiftung DZ BANK
I am very excited to have been nominated for the DZ BANK Kunststiftung Scholarship. This is a grant to further the work of artist working within the photographic field. The scholarship is granted every two years and meant for the development of new artworks.
April 2023 - Harry Penningsprijs
Image credit: © 2023 Pennings Foundation
I am pleased for my work to have been nominated for the Harry Penningsprijs – A photography award in the Netherlands. I have been selected amongst a group of nine artists. All of our works will be featured in a group show opening this May.
Harry Penningsprijs Exhibition
06/05 - 24/06/2023
Pennings Foundation
Geldropseweg 63, Eindhoven NL www.penningsfoundation.com
06/05 - 24/06/2023
Pennings Foundation
Geldropseweg 63, Eindhoven NL www.penningsfoundation.com
March 2023 - Mondriaan Fund Grant
Image credit: © 2023 Mondriaan Fund
I am very happy to announce that I will be receiving a grant from the Mondriaan Fund, the public fund for visual art and cultural heritage in the Netherlands. This grant is specifically intended to work on a new project.
On this project I will be collaborating with a fellow visual artist and friend Raphaël Dallaporta. As I develop this new work, more information will follow in the coming months.
February 2023 - Solo Show Galerie BOHAI
Image credit: © 2023 Galerie BOHAI, Hannover
I am in the midst of preparing for a solo exhibition at Galerie BOHAI in Hannover. For this show I am creating a combination of existing and lots of new work. The exhibition will open on May 5th and run until May 28th 2023. With the date of an artist talk still to be anounced. Stay Tuned!
August 2022 - Kühlhaus Berlin
Image credit: © 2022 Kühlhaus Berlin
False Positives will be on view at the @kuehlhausberlinofficial in Berlin as part of the group show AS IF EVERYTHING IS FOREVER / ALS WÄRE ALLES FÜR IMMER. The show runs from September 15 until October 1st and is a curation by @harald_f._theiss from works of the collection of the @art_us_collectors_collective - A special shout out to Gudrun and Jochen who are at the heart of this collective. They have been the first to ever collect my work and I am grateful for their continued support.
AS IF EVERYTHING IS FOREVER / ALS WÄRE ALLES FÜR IMMER -
Opening on Thursday,
September 15 from 18:00 - 21:00.
Kühlhaus, Luckenwalder Straße 3, 10963 Berlin
Opening on Thursday,
September 15 from 18:00 - 21:00.
Kühlhaus, Luckenwalder Straße 3, 10963 Berlin
June 2022 - Festival Images Vevey
Image credit: © 2022 Festival Images Vevey
I am very excited to be showing my work ‘Windows’ at this year’s Festival Images Vevey in Switzerland. For this installation at Château de l’Aile, I am working on a solo show, presenting an extended version of the work I first showed at Stroom in 2020.
March 2022 - Natural Dyes Installation
Image credit: © 2022 Esther Hovers
This past week I have been teaching a workshop on natural dyes, and different ways of printmaking, such as cyanotype and anthotypes. This collaborative workshop along side the wonderful Zindzi Zwietering turned into an installation of the natural dyes, created by our students and ourselves, over the course of a week. View the installation in the exhibition section of my website.
‘Natural Dyes Installation’
A Co-production with Zindzi Zwietering.
Dyes derived from various plant material, Sizes Variable, At Leo Kanner College, The Netherlands, 2022.
If you are interested to know more about these and other techniques, feel free to contact me directly.
A Co-production with Zindzi Zwietering.
Dyes derived from various plant material, Sizes Variable, At Leo Kanner College, The Netherlands, 2022.
If you are interested to know more about these and other techniques, feel free to contact me directly.
November 2021 - Essay on ‘Why Pictures?’
Image credit: © 2021 Esther Hovers
I wrote a text for ‘Why Pictures?’ Find it here to see the published result. It is a personal take on the future of the image. I reflect on my latest work on The Right To Be Forgotten. Thank you Krzysztof Pijarski for the invitation.
November 2021 - Data Streams Exhibition
Image credit: © 2018 Clemens von Wedemeyer
I am working to finish new frames for an upcoming show at @theglucksman in Ireland. I will be showing both older and new work. Aiming to expand my new work on ‘The Right To Be Forgotten’. The show ‘Data Streams’ is to open in December.
October 2021 - Le Bal Screening
Image credit: © 2021 Le Bal
Happy for my work to be part of a screening at my favourite photography museum in Paris @le_bal – The seminar title translates to “THE IMAGE AT THE TEST OF MACHINES - RECONFIGURATIONS OF THE VISIBLE”. Wish I could join the program in person. For those in Paris – you can. The program is free and you can sign up through the website of Le Bal.
September 2021 - Exhibition A&C House Amsterdam
Image credit: © 2021 YAA
I will be showing a new installation at Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts during the Amsterdam Open Studio Weekend.
This event takes place during the weekend of October 9/10 . Come say hi at the House of A&C or find my work at the old synagoge, Uilenburgersjoel.
This event takes place during the weekend of October 9/10 . Come say hi at the House of A&C or find my work at the old synagoge, Uilenburgersjoel.
October 9 & 10: 12pm - 6pm
Amsterdam House Of A&C
Oude Schans 21, Amsterdam
Uilenburgersjoel
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 91, Amsterdam
Amsterdam House Of A&C
Oude Schans 21, Amsterdam
Uilenburgersjoel
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 91, Amsterdam
September 2021 - Fotastisch Presentatie
Image credit: © 2021 Beeldvoorziening
On September 19th I will be giving a presentation about my work at Beeldvoorziening. The day will be packed with portfolio reviews, workshops and artist talks. I will be presenting a 2:15PM, 1 ticket left available : here.
July 2021 - Work Overview
Image credit: © 2021 Esther Hovers
Check out this video, created for Beeldvoorziening. It is an overview of most of the work I have created so far.
Beeldvoorziening Video
Works 2015 – Now
Works 2015 – Now
July 2021 - Masterclass Series
Image credit: © 2021 Esther HoversIn October I will be teaching a series of Masterclasses at ‘Beeldvoorziening’ in IJsselstein. The masterclass series will focus on conceptual photography – everything from defining themes in your work, conceptualisation, to exhibiting your work. If you are interested contact Beeldvoorziening for more information.
June 2021 - Panel Discussion Belfast
Image credit: © 2021 Belfast Photo FestivalOn July 25th, 7PM CEST I will be joining Adam Broomberg and Alfonso de Gregorio in a discussion on art and the surveillance state. The conversation will be moderated by Anna Cafolla (editor at Dazed).
May 2021 - Exhibition Kunsthal
Image credit: © 2021 Marco de SwartJune 5th marks the end of lockdown in the Netherlands. Therefore, this is also the opening date for our exhibition ‘Resilience, A Personal Story’, at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam (NL).
March 2021 - Nomination ING Award
Image credit: © 2021 INGMy work is nominated for the ING Photography Award. This nomination includes the opportunity to create new work through a series of coaching sessions by Alec Soth. My new work will be exhibited in a group show, together with my fellow nominees at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, this May.
March 2021 - Interview with Josh Croll
Image credit: © 2021 Josh Croll
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Josh Croll. We discuss public space, surveillance, freedom of movement and other topics related to my projects. Find our zoom conversation here.
February 2021 - Track & Trace Festival
Image credit: © 2020 Track and Trace, Kortrijk
I am preparing my linen works ‘Structures’ for a show at the Textile Museum; ‘Texture Museum’ in Belgium. (If art spaces can open again and all goes as planned) they will be on show during the Track & Trace Festival @trackandtracekortrijk in Kortrijk / Courtrai in spring.
Track & Trace
Photo Festival, Kortrijk / Courtrai (BE)
13/03/2021 - 25/04/2021
Photo Festival, Kortrijk / Courtrai (BE)
13/03/2021 - 25/04/2021
January 2021 - Podcast MENS
Image credit: © 2021 Vrij Nederland
This week I was a guest on @vrij_nederland Podcast MENS with Sander Pleij. The interview (in Dutch) is part of his conversations with scientists, artists and thinkers about innovation. MENS: How are we changing and where do we want to go?
Our conversation starts with my work False Positives, but then turns into a discussion on, well… all of the projects I have ever done. Hope you enjoy!
Find it here
Find it here
October 2020 - Stroom Exhibition Extended
Image credit: © 2020 Esther Hovers
I am happy to report that our exhibition Capturing Corona will be extended until November 15th. What better distraction from corona than art about corona?
Stroom Den Haag
Hogewal 1-9, The Hague
Open Wed-Sunday, 12-17h00.
Hogewal 1-9, The Hague
Open Wed-Sunday, 12-17h00.
September 2020 - New work at Zone2Source
Image credit: © 2020 Esther Hovers
October 4 will be the opening of Mind Your Step at Zone2Source in the Amstel Park in Amsterdam. I created a completely new audio project for this group exhibition.
Audio Dérives at Zone2Source
Opening October 4, 3PM.
Amstelpark Amsterdam
Opening October 4, 3PM.
Amstelpark Amsterdam
September 2020 - New work at Stroom
Image credit: © 2020 Esther Hovers
Myself and four other photographers have been commissioned the creation of a project by Stroom Den Haag. On October 3, we will be opening the exhibition showcasing the results.
Public Space in times of Covid
Stroom, Den Haag (NL)
03/10/2020 - 01/11/2020
Hogewal 1–9, Den Haag.
Stroom, Den Haag (NL)
03/10/2020 - 01/11/2020
Hogewal 1–9, Den Haag.
September 2020 - Traveling Salesman Brussels
Image credit: © 2020 Esther Hovers
Traveling Salesman is currently on view at the Orange Art House in Brussels, until the end of the year.
The show is curated by Radek Vana.
And feautures the work of three other artists.
The show is curated by Radek Vana.
And feautures the work of three other artists.
Nieuwe Ruimte(s)
Orange Art House, Brussels (BE)
03/09/2020 - 31/12/2020
Aarlenstraat 20, Brussels.
Orange Art House, Brussels (BE)
03/09/2020 - 31/12/2020
Aarlenstraat 20, Brussels.
August 2020 - False Positives Tour
Image credit: © 2020 Esther Hovers
False Positives is still traveling quite a bit, go see it in one of the following exhibitions:
New Orleans Museum of Art (USA), 06/11/2020 - 07/03/2021 or Delta - Namur Art Center (BE)
23/09/2020 - 03/01/2021 or
New Orleans Museum of Art (USA), 06/11/2020 - 07/03/2021 or Delta - Namur Art Center (BE)
23/09/2020 - 03/01/2021 or
Villa Merkel, Esslingen am Neckar (DE)
20/09/2020 - 15/11/2020 or Tabakalera, San Sebastian (ES)
03/09/2020 - 27/09/2020 or in Getxo, Basque Country (ES)
03/09/2020 - 27/09/2020.
20/09/2020 - 15/11/2020 or Tabakalera, San Sebastian (ES)
03/09/2020 - 27/09/2020 or in Getxo, Basque Country (ES)
03/09/2020 - 27/09/2020.
May 2020 - Stroom Commission
Image credit: © 2020 Stroom Den Haag
Myself and four other photographers have been commissioned the creation of a project by Stroom Den Haag. The coming weeks I will be working on a series that reflects public space at the time of this pandemic. More information to follow.
I will be working alongside Johan Nieuwenhuize, Christian van der Kooy, Nadine Stijns en Miguel Peres dos Santos. The work will be part of the collection of the City Archive of the Hague as well as the Hague Historical Museum.
April 2020 - Zone2Source
Image credit: © 2020 Zone2Source
I have been working on a new project for the ‘Mind Your Step’ exhibition at Zone2Source, Amstelpark Amsterdam. The project was supposed to be launched this June. Due to COVID-19 it has been rescheduled to October 4th, 2020. Stay tuned!
April 2020 - NOMA
Image credit: © 2020 NOMA
The exhibition ‘New Photography’ at the New Orleans Museum of Art was supposed to open on April 17, 2020. Due to COVID-19 the exhibition will be postponed. New opening times will be given at later date.
February 2020 - Works for Dutch Tax Administration
Image credit: © 2020 Esther Hovers
I sold four works to the Dutch Tax Administration. I am very pleased with the sale and hope to get a chance to see them installed in the office building here in The Hague.
February 2020 - Artist Talk Paris
Image credit: © 2020 Paris College of Art
On February 14, I will be giving a talk about my work at the Paris College of Art. Thank you to Klaus Fruchtnis for the invitation.
Artist Talk – Paris College of Art
15 Rue Fénelon, 75010 Paris
February 14, 13h00 - 14h00.
15 Rue Fénelon, 75010 Paris
February 14, 13h00 - 14h00.
January 2020 - Basilico Prize 2020
Image credit: © 2020 Gabriele Basilico Prize
My work has been nominated for the Gabriele Basilico Prize 2020, for architecture and landscape photography.
January 2020 - Foam Paul Huf Award 2020
Image credit: © 2020 Foam
My work has been nominated for the Foam Paul Huf Award 2020. The winner will be announced in March.
November 2019 - NARS Exhibition
Image credit: © 2019 Esther Hovers
My work Traveling Salesman is part of the exhibition The Process of Calculating One’s Position at NARS Foundation in Brooklyn, NY. This group show brings together the works of all the season III residency artists and is up through December 13.
NARS Foundation Season IV
201 46th Street, 4th fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Opening Reception:
Friday Nov 15, from 6-8pm.
www.narsfoundation.org
201 46th Street, 4th fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Opening Reception:
Friday Nov 15, from 6-8pm.
www.narsfoundation.org
November 2019 - Contrôle + Z at GwinZegal
Image credit: © 2019 GwinZegal
My work will be part of the exhibition Contrôle + Z at GwinZegal (FR). This group show brings together the works of Broomberg & Chanarin, Daniel Mayrit, John Miller, Thomas Ruff, Jules Spinatsch, Hasan Elahi, Jeff Guess, Mishka Henner, Michaël Wolf, Julien Prévieux and Esther Hovers.
Contrôle + Z
Centre d’Art GwinZegal (FR)
23/11/2019 - 23/02/2020
Opening Reception:
Friday, November 22, 6:30pm. www.gwinzegal.com
Centre d’Art GwinZegal (FR)
23/11/2019 - 23/02/2020
Opening Reception:
Friday, November 22, 6:30pm. www.gwinzegal.com
October 2019 - Nowhere Collective
Image credit: © 2019 Nowhere Collective
My latest work ‘Traveling Salesman’ is featured in the Nowhere Collective Zine.
With a beautiful text by Katherine Adams.
With a beautiful text by Katherine Adams.
November 2019 - Lishui Photography Festival
Image credit: © 2019 Lishui Photography Festival
My work will be traveling to China for the Lishui Photography Festival. I am excited to be a part of this exhibition curated by Vanessa Kowalski.
Lishui Photography Festival
Municipal Museum Lishui
08/11/2019 - 12/11/2019
Municipal Museum Lishui
08/11/2019 - 12/11/2019
October 2019 - SITUATIONS/Deviation
Image credit: © 2019 Fotomuseum Winterthur
My work will be part of the exhibition SITUATIONS/Devation at Fotomuseum Winterthur in Switzerland. SITUATIONS examines the mechanisms of socio-cultural normalisation and deviation in the age of digital surveillance systems, algorithmic classification tools and preemptive technologies.
Opening and aperitif on Friday, October 18th, from 6pm
Fotomuseum Winterthur
Grüzenstrasse 44 + 45
CH-8400 Winterthur
www.fotomuseum.ch
Fotomuseum Winterthur
Grüzenstrasse 44 + 45
CH-8400 Winterthur
www.fotomuseum.ch
October 2019 - Fall Open Studios
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
I am preparing for an open studio at NARS Foundation. This is a great opportunity for me to show my work in a different way from an exhibition. Come through if you are in New York.
NARS Foundation
201 46th St, 4th floor
Brooklyn, NY.
Open Studios:
Friday, October 18, 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, October 19, 12 - 5 pm
www.narsfoundation.org
201 46th St, 4th floor
Brooklyn, NY.
Open Studios:
Friday, October 18, 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, October 19, 12 - 5 pm
www.narsfoundation.org
August 2019 - Art´Us Collectors´Collective
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
False Positives will be part of the exhibition realityCHECK at Museum Kunstraum Potsdam (DE). This group show brings together the works belonging to the collection of Gudrun and Jochen Ruetz, who acquired my works a few years ago.
Art´Us Collectors´Collective e.V.
Opening Reception:
Friday, August 30th, 7pm.
www.art-us-collective.com
Opening Reception:
Friday, August 30th, 7pm.
www.art-us-collective.com
August 2019 - NARS Exhibition
Image credit: © 2019 NARS Foundation Logo
During the upcoming NARS' 2019 Season III Exhibition I will be showing my current work in progress. This group show featuring all the season III residency artists will take place from Aug 30 - Sept 20 in the Main Gallery.
NARS Foundation Season III
201 46th Street, 4th fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Opening Reception:
Friday Sept 6, from 6-8pm.
www.narsfoundation.org
201 46th Street, 4th fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Opening Reception:
Friday Sept 6, from 6-8pm.
www.narsfoundation.org
July 2019 - NARS Foundation
Image credit: © 2019 Esther Hovers
I recently started as an artist-in-residence at NARS Foundation in Brooklyn, NY. I will be here until the end of the year to make new work. Feel free to contact me for a visit.
NARS Foundation
201 46th Street, 4th fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
201 46th Street, 4th fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
June 2019 - Aperture Foundation
Image credit: © 2019 Aperture Foundation Logo
I am very pleased to find out that False Positives has been selected for the DELIRIOUS CITIES exhibition at Aperture Gallery in New York this summer.
Delirious Cities – Aperture Gallery
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10001
July 25 – August 29, 2019
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10001
July 25 – August 29, 2019
June 2019 - Mondriaan Support
Image credit: © 2019 Mondriaan Fund Logo
More exciting news! The Mondriaan Fund will also be supporting my residency at NARS in Brooklyn New York. I’m feeling very grateful for all of their help.
June 2019 - Stroom Den Haag
Image credit: © 2019 Logo Stroom Den Haag
I am very grateful to be receiving a PRO Research Grant from Stroom Den Haag in support of my upcoming residency at NARS in Brooklyn New York.
May 2019 - Book Signing & Talk
Image credit: © 2019 Esther Hovers
Book Signing at CONTACT Photobook Fair.
May 5 at 1PM – Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto.
Artist talk and round table discussion.
May 6 at 6:30PM – AGO : Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto.
Discussion with Parker Kay and Melanie Wilmink.
May 7 at 6PM – Scrap Metal Gallery, Toronto.
May 5 at 1PM – Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto.
Artist talk and round table discussion.
May 6 at 6:30PM – AGO : Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto.
Discussion with Parker Kay and Melanie Wilmink.
May 7 at 6PM – Scrap Metal Gallery, Toronto.
May 2019 - Exhibition CONTACT Festival
Image credit: © 2019 CONTACT Festival Canada
My work will be exhibited during the CONTACT Festival, spanning the whole month of May in Toronto.
My first artist book ‘False Positives’ will also be on display at the Paris Photo/Aperture Foundation Photobook Award exhibition.
My first artist book ‘False Positives’ will also be on display at the Paris Photo/Aperture Foundation Photobook Award exhibition.
April 2019 - Exhibition CONTACT Festival
Image credit: © 2019 Arti et Amicitiae
I will be showing new work in a group show at Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam. This exhibition celebrates the 7 year anniversary of Young Art Fund Amsterdam and is curated by Edith Rijnja.
Zachtzinnig Radicaal at Arti et Amicitiae
Opening April 26 – 8PM.
Rokin 112, Amsterdam, NL.
www.art.nl
Opening April 26 – 8PM.
Rokin 112, Amsterdam, NL.
www.art.nl
March 2019 - Lens Culture
Image credit: © 2015 Esther Hovers
Got a nice article on Lens Culture this week. Written by one of my favourite writers on photography, Sophie Wright. In 2017 she wrote the text for my book False Positives, now we meet again to discuss the influence of the street on my work.
Lens Culture is launching a street guide that also features my work, some old and new things. More info soon.
Beyond the Visible: The Hidden Structures of the Street, by Sophie Wright, March 2019.
Beyond the Visible: The Hidden Structures of the Street, by Sophie Wright, March 2019.
February 2019 - Fotodok TAFERELEN
Image credit: © 2019 Fotodok
This Thursday (21/02) I will be one of the speakers at TAFERELEN at Fotodok, Utrecht (NL). The event is rapidly selling out, get your ticket at fotodok.org
Taferelen – February 21st
Lange Nieuwstraat 7
Utrecht (NL)
Lange Nieuwstraat 7
Utrecht (NL)
January 2019 - Foam Paul Huf Award 2019
Image credit: © 2019 Foam
My work has been nominated for the Foam Paul Huf Award 2019. The winner will be announced in March.
January 2019 - Jourfixe Lecture
Image credit: © 2017 Isabelle van Hemert
On January 23, I will be heading to Munich to give a lecture at the Art Academy, as part of their ‘Jourfixe Series’. Additionally, I will also use this visit to meet with students for studio visits. I am excited to exchange my usual role for a different one.
November 2018 - Exhibition at Fotodok
Image credit: © 2018 Fotodok
‘False Positives’ is part of a group show over at Fotodok in Utrecht, NL.
The exhibition features works by Eline Benjaminsen, Donald Weber, Salvatore Vitale, among others. The exhibition runs through February 24th, 2019.
The exhibition features works by Eline Benjaminsen, Donald Weber, Salvatore Vitale, among others. The exhibition runs through February 24th, 2019.
November 2018 - IMA Online Japan
Image credit: © 2018 IMA Online
My book ‘False Positives’ popped up in this Japanese article, as one of the photobooks of the month.
For those who are interested; the book is for sale at Post Books and at DSM Bookshelf in Tokyo, among other places.
For those who are interested; the book is for sale at Post Books and at DSM Bookshelf in Tokyo, among other places.
False Positives
Published by Fw:Books
Design: Hans Gremmen
Shortlisted for the Aperture /
Paris Photo Book Award.
Published by Fw:Books
Design: Hans Gremmen
Shortlisted for the Aperture /
Paris Photo Book Award.
November 2018 - Prospects & Concepts
Image credit: © 2018 Art Rotterdam and Mondriaan Fund
In February 2019 the next edition of Art Rotterdam will take place. For this art fair Mondriaan Fund is hosting an exhibition in the former Van Nelle Factory.
My work will be part of it as well.
My work will be part of it as well.
Prospects & Concepts Exhibition
At ‘Van Nellefabriek’
February 7 – February 10, 2019
More information here.
At ‘Van Nellefabriek’
February 7 – February 10, 2019
More information here.
November 2018 - Artist At Work
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
On November 27th I will be giving an artist talk at ISCP, along with my fellow artist-in-residence Emily Floyd.
Nov 27th, 6:30 - 8pm.
View Event
Nov 27th, 6:30 - 8pm.
View Event
“Esther Hovers will speak about her photographic practice, as well as her work in progress entitled The Traveling Salesman. She will share her process for this project, which she has been developing during her residency at ISCP.”
November 2018 - NARS Foundation
Image credit: © 2018 NARS Foundation Logo
I’m very excited to find out that I have been accepted as an artist-in-residence at NARS Foundation in Brooklyn, New York.
If all goes as planned, I will return to New York in 2019 to continue working on the project I have started over the past few months.
If all goes as planned, I will return to New York in 2019 to continue working on the project I have started over the past few months.
November 2018 - Lianzhou Foto
Image credit: © 2018 Lianzhou Foto Logo
From December 1st False Positives will be on view at Lianzhou Foto, in Lianzhou, China.
The exhibition runs through January 3rd 2019.
Curated by Jérôme Sother.
The exhibition runs through January 3rd 2019.
Curated by Jérôme Sother.
October 2018 - Fall Open Studios
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
Please join us for the Fall Open Studios at ISCP (International Studio and Curatorial Program).
During this weekend I will be showing the works I have been creating during my past months as an artist-in-residence here at ISCP.
During this weekend I will be showing the works I have been creating during my past months as an artist-in-residence here at ISCP.
Opening: Nov 09, 2018, 6–9pm.
Open Hours: Saturday, November 10, 1–7pm.
ISCP Fall Open Studios
1040 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York.
Open Hours: Saturday, November 10, 1–7pm.
ISCP Fall Open Studios
1040 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York.
September 2018 - Shortlist Photobook Awards 2018
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
The shortlist for the 2018 Photobook Awards have been announced and I am beyond excited that my book False Positives has been nominated for First Photobook.
September 2018 - Book Signing at NYABF
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
September 21st, 5PM I will be doing a book signing at the New York Art Book Fair. Come find me at the booth of Fw:Books (C01).
August 2018 - Lens - New York Times
Image credit: © 2018 The New York Times
Thank you Jordan Teicher, for including my work on the New York Times Photography Blog: Lens.
The article ‘Gazing Back at the Surveillance Cameras That Watch Us’ discusses the way surveillance is being dealt with in photography.
The article ‘Gazing Back at the Surveillance Cameras That Watch Us’ discusses the way surveillance is being dealt with in photography.
You can find the article online:
July 2018 - Artist-in-residence at ISCP
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
This week I received the keys to my studio at ISCP (International Studio and Curatorial Program) in Brooklyn, New York.
I will be an artist-in-residence here for the duration of half a year.
I will be an artist-in-residence here for the duration of half a year.
ISCP - Studio 303
1040 Metropolitan Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Feel free to contact me for a studio visit:
+1 (646) 675-3176
1040 Metropolitan Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Feel free to contact me for a studio visit:
+1 (646) 675-3176
June 2018 - Blog Announcement
Image credit: © 2018 Esther Hovers
By the end of June I will be heading to Brooklyn to be an artist-in-residence at the International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP).
I will be exploring the city and working on new projects during half a year. I want to keep you updated, that’s why I started a blog.
I will be exploring the city and working on new projects during half a year. I want to keep you updated, that’s why I started a blog.
Check back for regular updates,
on this section of my website.June 2018 - Galerie Weisser Elefant, Berlin.
Image credit: Galerie Weisser Elefant
‘False Positives’ is currently part of a group show at the Galerie Weisser Elefant in Berlin.
Running until 18/07/2018
Running until 18/07/2018
May 2018 - Heidelberger Kunstverein
Image credit: Heidelberger Kunstverein
‘False Positives’ is currently part of an exhibition at the Heidelberger Kunstverein.
April 2018 - Krakow Photo Month
Image credit: Krakow Photo Month
‘False Positives’ will be on show during the Krakow Photo Month. The exhibition is curated by Iris Sikking.
March 2018 - Milan Digital Week
My work will be part of a screening during Milano Digital Week. From March 15 through March 18.
February 2018 - Foam Paul Huf Award
Image credit: Foam
My work has been nominated for the Foam Paul Huf Award 2018. The winner will be announced on March 8th.
February 2018 - Magazine curated by Wetransfer
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Thank you Wetransfer for the feature in your beautiful magazine ‘Present’. Wetransfer backgrounds are booked by advertisers.
January 2018 - Libération
Image credit: Esther Hovers
In this weekend’s Libération you can find a nice article about the Surveillance Index Exhibition at Le Bal, featuring one of my images.
Libération No. 11394
“Un Monde Veilleur”
By Clementine Mercier
“Un Monde Veilleur”
By Clementine Mercier
January 2018 - Book Signing at Le Bal
Image credit: Esther Hovers
I will be presenting my new book at Le Bal in Paris. As part of their program ‘Surveillance Index’. On January 13 at 4 pm.
January 2018 - Plat(t)form 2018
Image credit: Fotomuseum Winterthur
I will be attending Plat(t)form 2018 at Fotomuseum Winterthur, CH. An event which provides 42 photographers with the chance to present their work to a team of experts, as well as the public.
December 2017 - Fotodok Book Club
Image credit: Fotodok
On Thursday December 14, I will be talking about my new book False Positives. Other guests are Simon Roberts and Mathieu Asselin. Interviews by Rob Hornstra. (View event)
Fotodok Book Club
December 14
8 PM - 9:30 PM
December 14
8 PM - 9:30 PM
November 2017 - Edward Steichen Award
Image credit: ESAL
I
am extremely happy and thankful to be the laureate of the Edward
Steichen Award Luxembourg 2017.
(View ESAL website)
(View ESAL website)
The
prize consists of a residency of 6 months at the International Studio
and Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York.
October 2017 - New Book
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Book Signing
Nov 11th, 5 p.m. at Offprint Paris, at the stand of Fw:Books
Offprint Paris
Beaux-Arts de Paris
14 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris
Nov 11th, 5 p.m. at Offprint Paris, at the stand of Fw:Books
Offprint Paris
Beaux-Arts de Paris
14 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris
False Positives:
Hans Gremmen (design)
Sebastiaan Hanekroot (lithography)
Jos Morree (production)
Sophie Wright (text)
Published by Fw:Books
Hans Gremmen (design)
Sebastiaan Hanekroot (lithography)
Jos Morree (production)
Sophie Wright (text)
Published by Fw:Books
September 2017
Image credit: Betweter Festival
Starting on September 29th ‘False Positives’ will be shown during ‘Betweter Festival’ in Utrecht. This pop-up exhibition is initiated by Fotodok.
Betweter Festival
September 29 - 30
Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht
September 29 - 30
Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht
August 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
My work ‘Structures of Power’ will be part of Photo Festival Schiedam (NL).
Which will take place in October.
Which will take place in October.
Fotofestival Schiedam
October 12 - 22
Location to be confirmed
October 12 - 22
Location to be confirmed
July 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Güray Oskay has written an article about my work for the Turkish Magazine Architecture Unlimited. The article is both in Turkish as well as English. You can also find it online.
'Anomali Önleyici Olarak Mimarlik'
July 2017
by Güray Oskay
July 2017
by Güray Oskay
July 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Annette Hans has written an article about my practice for the magazine of Künstlerhaus Bethanien, where I was an artist-in-residence for two months in 2016.
June 2017
Image credit: Jeune Création
My work will be part of a projection during this years Jeune Création exhibition. The slideshow will also be part of screenings during Festival Rencontres d'Arles.
June 2017
Image credit: Foam
My work is featured in a group show at Foam,
Photography Museum of Amsterdam.
The Festival is entitled Foam Fusion and is hosted in honor of the 15th birthday of the museum.
Photography Museum of Amsterdam.
The Festival is entitled Foam Fusion and is hosted in honor of the 15th birthday of the museum.
May 2017
Image credit: Logo Stroom
I'm very glad to announce that I will be receiving a grant from Stroom, the Hague. This means it will now be possible to publish my False Positives book.
May 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
This weekend the opening of my solo exhibition in Luxembourg took place. The European Month of Photography is hosted in Luxembourg, so definitely worth a visit. Curated by Danielle Igniti.
May 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
This coming week I will head to Istanbul to give a lecture about my work to the architecture department of Maltepe University.
Urban View
May 12th
Maltepe University, Istanbul (TR)
May 12th
Maltepe University, Istanbul (TR)
May 2017
Image credit: Paolo Ciregia, from Perestrojka
From May 1st until the end of the same month, my work will be displayed at the Diffusion International Photography Festival in Cardiff.
March 2017
Image credit: Logo Mondriaan Fund
I'm extremely happy to announce that I will be receiving a 'Young Talent' grant for the further development of my work from the Mondriaan Fund.
Mondriaan Fund
The public cultural funding organization focusing on visual arts and cultural heritage.
The public cultural funding organization focusing on visual arts and cultural heritage.
March 2017
Image credit: Agnès b
For the Ligne d'Artistes of Parisian fashion brand Agnès b, we designed a t-shirt with my photograph. Order it here
Agnès b X Esther Hovers – Ligne d'Artistes
Silk screen print / Double stitching.
Silk screen print / Double stitching.
March 2017
Image credit: Studio Magazine
Studio magazine #11_ Terrific, is now available. My work is part of a featured essay by Vassilis Alymaras (architect and lecturer based in Istanbul).
STUDIO is an architecture and urbanism Magazine.
STUDIO is an architecture and urbanism Magazine.
STUDIO magazine
#11_ Terrific
Sublime vs. Terror / Ruins Act2
by Vassilis Alymaras
#11_ Terrific
Sublime vs. Terror / Ruins Act2
by Vassilis Alymaras
March 2017
Image credit: Witte de WIth
I'll be giving a talk about my work at Witte de With, Centre for Contemporary Art, in Rotterdam. This is part of the Class of '17 program. Furthermore, there will be a talk and performance by Frans van Lent.
Artist Talk / Witte de With
March 7, starting 12pm
Witte de Withstraat 50
Rotterdam
March 7, starting 12pm
Witte de Withstraat 50
Rotterdam
February 2017
Image credit: C/O Logo
Opening on February 17 at 7 pm at the C/O Berlin Foundation: "Watched! Surveillance Art & Photography"
My work is part of this group show in Berlin, which includes works by Julian Röder, Viktoria Bintschok, Hito Steyerl, Trevor Paglen, Jill Magid, Hasan Elahi, Paolo Cirio, Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, James Bridle and Ai Wei Wei.
My work is part of this group show in Berlin, which includes works by Julian Röder, Viktoria Bintschok, Hito Steyerl, Trevor Paglen, Jill Magid, Hasan Elahi, Paolo Cirio, Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, James Bridle and Ai Wei Wei.
18/02/2017 - 23/04/2017
C/O Berlin Foundation
C/O Berlin Foundation
February 2017
Image credit: Jan van der Til, Book IV
On the occasion of the fifth edition of the Portfolio Review, a group show featuring the works of nine artists from the past editions will be taking place at the NRW-Forum Düsseldorf.
This includes works by Thomas Albdorf, Andrey Bogush, Maurice van Es, Esther Hovers, Paul Hutchinson, Vendula Knopová, Sasha Kurmaz, Jan van der Til and Nikolas Ventourakis.
This includes works by Thomas Albdorf, Andrey Bogush, Maurice van Es, Esther Hovers, Paul Hutchinson, Vendula Knopová, Sasha Kurmaz, Jan van der Til and Nikolas Ventourakis.
02/02/2017 - 12/03/2017
NRW-Forum Düsseldorf
NRW-Forum Düsseldorf
January 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Two of my photographs were featured with an article about the idea of a universal income in French newspaper Libération.
January 2017
Image credit: Holden Gallery
My work will be part of a group exhibition entitled "Glut: Images, information and excess".
The show opens January 16 at the Holden Gallery in Manchester.
The show opens January 16 at the Holden Gallery in Manchester.
16/01/2017 - 03/03/2017
Holden Gallery, Manchester UK
Holden Gallery, Manchester UK
January 2017
Image credit: Esther Hovers
I shot a short series for De Correspondent. The photos accompany an essay on habits by Bregje Hofstede.
You can find it
here.
here.
December 2016
Image credit: ALAN Gallery
January 5th will be the opening of a group show entitled 'New Photography II'. My work is part of this show in Istanbul.
05/01/2017 - 05/02/2017
ALAN Gallery,
Istanbul
ALAN Gallery,
Istanbul
November 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
A few of my False Positives images just went live on wetransfer. An interview about the project will follow shortly (November 17).
Part of wetransfer backgrounds are booked by advertisers, the rest is dedicated to the work of artists. Check it out here.
October 2016
Image credit: LDS Gallery
October 22 will be the opening of a public installation of contemporary photography in the main street of Reggio Emilia (IT).
This installation includes one of my works, and
This installation includes one of my works, and
another by Alberto Sinigaglia. There will be music and drinks, stop by if you're in the neighbourhood: LDS Gallery at Via Luigi Carlo Farini. The event is curated by Luca Massaro.
October 2016
Image credit: Sarah Pickering
On October 22 I will be giving a talk about False Positives in Brighton, at the Miniclick Photo Talks. This is part of this year's Brighton Photo Fringe.
October 2016
Image credit: Fetart
October 13-15 will be a pop-up exhibition to launch Galerie Circulations. A few of my works are included and for sale there. I can't be there myself but please drop by if you're in the neighbourhood.
Opening at 19h
21 rue des Filles du Calvaire - Paris 3e
21 rue des Filles du Calvaire - Paris 3e
October 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
This week was the launch of a publication I made in collaboration with the StartPoint Prize in Prague, CZ.
The book is a modest catalogue of my works.
The book is a modest catalogue of my works.
"Structures of Power"
on the works of Esther Hovers
Edition of 300
on the works of Esther Hovers
Edition of 300
September 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
False Positives is featured in M, Le Magazine du Monde this weekend, with four spreads.
“Présumés Suspects"
Text by Juliette Briancard
No. 260, September 10
Text by Juliette Briancard
No. 260, September 10
August 2016
Image credit: Künstlerhaus Bethanien
I am very excited to spend the next two months in an artist residency in Berlin (Sept / Oct. 2016) This is a residency programme called
Künstlerhaus Bethanien, situated in Kreuzberg. If you happen to be in the city, let me know!
August 2016
Image credit: Fotopub
I just got back from a week of Fotopub Festival. This is a festival in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. I was invited to show my work by a
young Dutch platform called Dockingstation I took over their instagram account for the duration of the festival.
May 2016
Image credit: M, Le Magazine du Monde
My work is mentioned in this weeks M, the magazine of Le Monde.
Le M,
Visions d'Europe
by Claire Guillot
May 21 2016
Visions d'Europe
by Claire Guillot
May 21 2016
May 2016
Image credit: CNA
I will be traveling to Luxemburg to join the portfolio reviews at Pomhouse / CNA. Saturday May 14th is a public event at the
Pomhouse, during which the work of all participating artists will be presented.
May 2016
Image credit: Pagina99
My work is featured in an Italian printed weekly called Pagina99.
'In strada siamo tutti criminale',
April 30 2016
April 30 2016
April 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
I just got back from a great week of exhibiting at Salone del Mobile in Milan. Together with a group of KABK alumni and students,
I presented work in progress called 'Scenarios'. An overview of our work can be found here.
April 2016
Image credit: YAA
I'm very glad to be one of the lucky ones to receive a grand from the Young Art Fund Amsterdam. A big thank you to the board and all members of YAA !
March 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Lise Martin wrote a nice piece about my work for the French Grazia. You can read it here. It features my portrait by the wonderful Katarína Gališinová.
'Les Faux Criminels'
by Lise Martin
Grazia FR No. 0336
by Lise Martin
Grazia FR No. 0336
March 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
Great news!
My work is being shown in the Parisian metro. As part of the 2016 Festival Circulation(s).
My photos can be found at:
My work is being shown in the Parisian metro. As part of the 2016 Festival Circulation(s).
My photos can be found at:
Hôtel de Ville
Bir Hakeim
Luxembourg
Jaurès
La Chapelle
(March 22 - June 26)
Bir Hakeim
Luxembourg
Jaurès
La Chapelle
(March 22 - June 26)
Pont de Neuilly
Opéra
Cité
Saint-Augustin
La Motte-Piquet-Grenelle
(March 22 - April 4)
Opéra
Cité
Saint-Augustin
La Motte-Piquet-Grenelle
(March 22 - April 4)
March 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
False Positives is featured in the new issue of the British Journal of Photography.
BJP - Weird Science issue
No. 7846, 2016
No. 7846, 2016
March 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
An overview of my work is soon to be seen in an exhibition at the Tribew Publishing House in Paris.
(March 25 - April 8)
The 25th is also the launch of the E-Book, which I made in collaboration with Tribew. Come and stop by between 14 - 20hrs if you're in the neighbourhood!
(March 25 - April 8)
The 25th is also the launch of the E-Book, which I made in collaboration with Tribew. Come and stop by between 14 - 20hrs if you're in the neighbourhood!
Editions Tribew
41 Rue des Tournelles
Paris 3e (FR)
41 Rue des Tournelles
Paris 3e (FR)
March 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
From March 17 - May 2 an overview of my work is ondisplay at Stroom in the Hague, NL. You can find it near the entrance at the 'OpZicht' wall.
Stroom
Hogewal 1
The Hague, NL
Hogewal 1
The Hague, NL
February 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers
'False Positives' is featured in this week's Courrier International, in France.
Courrier International
'Tendances - Flagrants Délits'
No. 1320, February 18 - 24, 2016
'Tendances - Flagrants Délits'
No. 1320, February 18 - 24, 2016
February 2016
Image credit: Wired.com
'False Positives' is featured on WIRED. Laura Mallonee has written a piece about my project.
'Can you spot the suspicious behavior in these photos?' - February 2 2016
'Can you spot the suspicious behavior in these photos?' - February 2 2016
February 2016
Image credit: Esther Hovers / Arti et Amicitiae
'False Positives' will be exhibited in a group show at Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam, opening February 6.
Arti et Amicitiae,
Rokin 112
Amsterdam, NL
Rokin 112
Amsterdam, NL
January 2016
Image credit: Portfolio Reviews Düsseldorf
I will be traveling to Düsseldorf to participate in the portfolio reviews at the NRW-Forum. I'll be giving a short presentation about my work along with the other artists. This is a public event at the NRW-Forum, February 13, starting at 11 am.
NRW-Forum,
Ehrenhof 2
Düsseldorf, DE.
Ehrenhof 2
Düsseldorf, DE.
November 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
This past year I have been working on a project about the 'Lucent Dans Theater', the 'Dr. Anton Philipszaal' and the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. All three buildings
will be united in one new construction in the centre of the Hague. The series is now finished an will soon be featured in the online database of the Archive of the Hague, NL.
November 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
This Friday was the opening of the exhibition 'Now or Never #3' at GEM, the Hague. My work is part of this group exhibition, which
shows the work of 12 KABK fine art and photography graduates of the past two years. The show will run until January 17 2016.
November 2015
Image credit: YET Magazine
'False Positives' will be featured in YET magazine's ninth issue; 'Control'.
November 2015
Image credit: YET Magazine
During Paris Photo, YET Magazine has launched an archive book that focusses on the past nine issues of the magazine. One of my photographs is part of it.
October 2015
Image credit: BNO img Lab
Coming Tuesday, October 27, I will give a short talk about my latest project 'False Positives' at Nieuwe Instituut. I will be giving this talk in Dutch.
Pioneers, BNO img Lab
Nieuwe Instituut
Rotterdam, NL
Nieuwe Instituut
Rotterdam, NL
October 2015
Image credit: De Mus Logo
Coming Wednesday, October 21, I will give a talk about my project 'False Positives' at the Torpedo Theater. I will talk in Dutch.
De Mus
Torpedo Theater
Sint Pieterspoortsteeg 33
Amsterdam, NL
Torpedo Theater
Sint Pieterspoortsteeg 33
Amsterdam, NL
October 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers for De Correspondent
For Dutch online in depth news platform, I photographed philosipher Beate Roessler. Correspondent Maurits Martijn wrote a very
interesting article on his interview with her about her research into today's privacy issues.
October 2015
Image credit: Unknown
I'm very honoured to announce that I am the winner of the Steenbergen Stipend 2015. This is a prize for Dutch photography graduates.
My work and the projects of the other nominees is on display at the Dutch Photo Museum in Rotterdam until November 1.
October 2015
Image credit: Circulation(s) Logo
'False Positives' will be part of the French Photography Festival Circulation(s). My work was chosen along with the work of 23 other young European photographers. The festival will take place from March 26 until June 26 at the CENTQUATRE-Paris.
CENTQUATRE-Paris
5 Rue Curial
Paris 19e
5 Rue Curial
Paris 19e
October 2015
Image credit: Tribew Logo
'Le jury organisé pour le Prix Tribew récompense Esther Hovers'.
Tribew is a publishing house specializing in in digital publications. My work has been
Tribew is a publishing house specializing in in digital publications. My work has been
selected by the jury for a digital publication, which is to be launched during Circulation(s) in March in Paris.
September 2015
Image credit: Startpoint Prize
I'm glad to announce that I am the winner of the 2015 Startpoint Prize. This is a prize for European art graduates. In the spring of 2016 I will head back to Prague for a month long
residency. Work of all the nominees is on show at the National Gallery, Fairtrade Palace until the 1st of November.
September 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
False Positives is currently on display at the Citroën Kunsthal in Amsterdam. This venue is part of the Unseen Photo Festival 2015.
The work will be exhibited until October 26 and is represented by gallery Ron Mandos.
September 2015
Image credit: Unseen
My book False Positives has been shortlisted for the Unseen Dummy Award. You can come see it at the book market at Unseen Photo Fair.
From 18-20 September. Also, be sure to check out 'Anthropocene' by my former classmate Cleo Wächter.
September 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
My work is on it's way to Prague! It will be on display at the National Gallery, Fairtrade Palace, Prague CZ
Startpoint Prize Exhibition
National Gallery, Prague (CZ)
09/29/2015 - 11/01/2015
National Gallery, Prague (CZ)
09/29/2015 - 11/01/2015
August 2015
Image credit: Unknown
I'm very happy to be the winner of the Ron Mandos Photo Talent 2015 as well as the Ron Mandos Visitor's Award.
This is part of the 'Best of Graduates' group show at gallery Ron Mandos.
August 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
'False Positives' is part of a group show over at Gallery Ron Mandos. This exhibition gathers the work of recent art graduates from different disciplines and academies.
Best of Graduates
Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam (NL)
08/08/2015 - 08/29/2015
Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam (NL)
08/08/2015 - 08/29/2015
July 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
I'm very happy to announce that my work 'False Positives' has been nominated for the Steenbergen Stipend. The project will be exhibited at the Dutch
Photo Museum in Rotterdam, in a group show displaying the work of all 5 nominees.
The exhibition will be open between Sept 26th and Nov 1st.
The exhibition will be open between Sept 26th and Nov 1st.
July 2015
Image credit: Esther Hovers
One of the photographs of my graduation project 'False Positives' is featured in today's paper.
Dutch newspaper NRC Next.
In Beeld: 'Rennen, opsplitsen, stilstaan'.
July 3rd, 2015
In Beeld: 'Rennen, opsplitsen, stilstaan'.
July 3rd, 2015
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