The photography of Arjan Spannenburg (Texel, 1978) is centered around the search for identity and self-expression. In powerful compositions, mostly in black-and-white, Spannenburg portrays people on the threshold of adulthood.
We see adolescents at an uncertain time in their lives, searching for their own individuality. This results in fragile, loving portraits of people lost in their own thoughts. At the same time, the people portrayed seem to have a strong need to communicate with the outside world, in search of support, understanding, and love.
We weten echt wel dat elk mens anders is, maar we staan niet vaak stil bij hoe anderen de wereld ervaren. Men voelt zich vaak vrij om zich te uiten en helemaal zichzelf te zijn en toch is er ook een groep die daar moeite mee heeft. Onze kinderen en jongeren hebben nog altijd veel last van de negatieve houding over wie ze zijn, de zoektocht naar zichzelf en de gevolgen die daarbij komen kijken.
ISBN: 9789083279107
From October 11th to December 13th, 2024, Kunstlinie in Almere will present the groundbreaking exhibition PEOPLE LIKE ME. This exhibition is dedicated to promoting and celebrating acceptance within the LGBTQIA+ community and promises to be a powerful, moving experience.
In my latest exhibition, ESTRANGED, I had the opportunity to present a series of portraits that tell the stories of young people struggling with their identity and feelings of alienation. This series is an intimate and personal project in which I have delved deeply into the vulnerability and resilience of my subjects.
Welcome to Classic Meets Fetish, an unparalleled event that brings together classical music and fetish fashion in a surprising way. What began as a unique fetish event has since evolved into a global concept proudly held in various cities around the world. The event offers a unique experience for fans of both classical music and fetish attire.
art'otel proudly announces “Pride Through the Lens”: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Identity and Love in a vibrant traveling photo exhibition that will celebrate the diverse and powerful identities within the LGBTQ+ community at all art'otel destinations across Europe this summer. From London to Amsterdam, Berlin to Zagreb, don't miss the exhibitions from June to August. "Pride Through the Lens" offers a powerful and intimate glimpse into the lives and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community through the eyes of talented photographers.
The centuries-old Old Lutheran Church is opening its doors to a powerful message of inclusion and acceptance. This paves the way for a daring exhibition featuring the work of artist Arjan Spannenburg, who shines a spotlight on LGBT+ acceptance.
In 2023, I had the privilege of being part of several special projects and collaborations, but 1 project stood out head and shoulders above the rest: the collaboration with iconic fetish fashion brand, MR. Riegillio. This remarkable project was aimed at celebrating Pride and eventually resulted in impressive prints that could be seen in various places during Pride in Amsterdam.
