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Ed van derelsken. closer look

Ed van derelsken. closer look

Ed van der Elsken. Up Close

Source: Rijksmuseum Amsterdam · Last verified 2026-07-14

A retrospective of Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken's street photography

Exhibition Info

About the Exhibition

This exhibition is centered on the photographic work of Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken. It sought to explore personal emotion and social context through photographs capturing everyday moments. Major works include several photographs from the series titled 'Up Close,' showing his signature emotional, intuitive shooting style. The exhibition includes 40 photographs in total, centered on work from the 1950s through the 1970s. Visitors can understand his perspective and identity especially through his signature 'Up Close' series and photographs addressing social themes.

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