Slow space, fast matter
A fashion designer builds furniture that looks like it was excavated from the earth. In a Japanese garden, someone has been cutting the same tree for forty years. A sculptor once patted a block of…
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A fashion designer builds furniture that looks like it was excavated from the earth. In a Japanese garden, someone has been cutting the same tree for forty years. A sculptor once patted a block of…
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Most of what I experience disappears. The meals, the conversations, the light on a particular morning. Gone within days, sometimes hours. And yet, some of those moments return as images. Not planned.…
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This month, five things that kept pulling me back. A house that treats objects as philosophy. A book that made the Amazon feel close enough to hear. A photographer whose work redefined how I think…
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HENRO — published by 1605 Collective — is now available for pre-order.Books will ship out as of Monday the 30thPREORDER HEREIn March 2024, my brother and I travelled to Shikoku, Japan. We brought…
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This month holds three separate moments. Each in a different city, at a different stage.Ritual of Shapes — Alzueta Gallery, BarcelonaThe exhibition at Alzueta Gallery closed on March 7. I want to say…
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I recently lost one of my closest friends.His passing came after a very short and intense period. Sudden in its speed. Heavy in its impact.His name was Jelmar van Belle.If there is such a thing as a…
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On a set for Dior, there are fifteen people behind me. A client watching from a monitor. Stylists adjusting fabric between frames. Someone keeping track of time. I notice that I am not only looking…
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On Friday 27 March 2026, I’m opening the doors of my studio in Alkmaar for the world premiere of HENRO — a new body of work and the official launch of the book published by 1605 Collective. It is the…
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For this edition of the newsletter, I invited you to submit your questions for a Q&A. The responses were diverse and thoughtful, covering topics ranging from technical photography choices to…
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On March 27, I will open a new exhibition in my gallery in Alkmaar, presenting HENRO for the very first time.The exhibition marks the world premiere of the project and coincides with the release of…
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I’ve been reading a lot lately.This month alone, I finished six books. They covered different subjects, featured different voices, and took me to different worlds. But only a few have really stayed…
Read essay →The question I get asked most often.Apart from how I edit my photographs, this is by far the most common question I receive. How do you get a gallery? I hear it at openings, receive it in emails, and…
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Zona Maco – Mexico CityI’m very grateful to share that I will be participating in Zona Maco 2026 in Mexico City, together with In the Gallery. This marks the first time my work will be presented at…
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Tinotenda Mushore and I have worked together for ten years, and our collaboration has become one of the defining threads of my practice. What began as a moment of recognition when Tinotenda saw…
Read essay →The Studio Notes podcast continues.A series of conversations guided by curiosity. No fixed format, no set schedule. Each episode starts with an encounter that feels worth exploring.For the second…
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For the month of December, these are five things that stayed with me. Things that sparked my interest, or books and works that will continue to resonate for a long time.Subscribe nowArt…
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Ritual of Shapes — Alzueta Gallery, BarcelonaIn early 2026, I will present a new solo exhibition titled Ritual of Shapes at the Alzueta Gallery in Barcelona. The exhibition will bring together works…
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In the paid version of Studio Notes, I occasionally take a deep dive into one of my projects. Not to explain the work itself, but rather to explore what lies behind it. I explore the motivations,…
Read essay →Dear readers,What a year.2025 was the first time I stepped into Substack, and it surprised me more than I expected. Writing here has become a part of my practice. Your responses, questions, and…
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Nothing will really change for readers who prefer the free version of this newsletter. You will still receive the Monthly Inspiration, the General News updates and the podcast without any paywall.…
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