Eddo Hartmann

Festival season is almost here… but you can already step into the atmosphere ✨ Now on show @sbkkunstuitleengalerie KNSM Amsterdam “Festival Frenzy” on view until April 12. Originally created for Document Nederland at the Rijksmuseum, this project captures the intensity, chaos and energy of festival culture. Curious? Check the link in bio. #FestivalFrenzy #EddoHartmann #SBKAmsterdam #Rijksmuseum #FestivalSeason PhotographyExhibition AmsterdamArt ContemporaryPhotography

💥 Memento. Photography, interrupted — every photograph is a memento — Now on show 💥 Images: - Eddo Hartmann, Rising Mushrooms, Kyzyemshek, Kazakhstan, 2019 @eddohartmann - Naoya Hatakeyama, Blast (#0608), 1995 - Edward Burtynsky, Highway #5, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2009 @edwardburtynsky

This weekend in @volkskrantmagazine : A sneak peek behind the scenes — my photos of the creation of the new exhibition by artist duo Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren at @artzoomuseum Amsterdam. It all started in 2011, when Jaap Sinke got hooked on Ferry van Tongeren’s passion for art and nature. And yes — their name is a little nod to Charles Darwin himself :) Catch the full story in Volkskrant Magazine or come see it in real life at ArtZoo from June 26th #behindthescenes #artinprogress #DarwinSinkeVanTongeren #ArtZoo #Amsterdam #volkskrantmagazine

This week on show at Xposure my latest project, The Sacrifice Zone. @xposurexpf is the leading photo festival in the Middle East. This platform combines a range of photography events for professionals and enthusiasts, including; Exhibitions, Workshops, Seminars, Screenings. All of this in Sharjah, the cultural hub of the Emirates. If you around please join! #xposure #documentaryphotography #emirates #sonyworldphotographyawards

“Festival Frenzy” is my contribution to the @rijksmuseum “Document Nederland” series, offering a dive into the vibrant Dutch festival scene. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible event organizers, enthusiastic festival-goers, and, of course, the amazing team at this iconic museum. Only 4 weeks left! Don’t miss it—open until January 12, 2025. See you there! 🎉 #FestivalFrenzy #DocumentNederland #Rijksmuseum #DutchFestivals #ArtExhibition

Starting today at the @rijksmuseum I’m proud to present my latest project FESTIVAL FRENZY. This body of work captures the vibrant energy of the massive crowds that flock to large-scale festivals across the Netherlands. These events have evolved into essential cultural epicenters for millions during the summer, where nature reserves and farmland are transformed into temporary, bustling cities. With plastic walkways, pop-up amenities, and unique currencies, the result is a fascinating yet unsettling contrast between natural landscapes and the fleeting urban environment. On display until January 12th, 2025. #festival #sonyworldphotographyawards #awakening #defcon1 #milkshakefestival #dancevalley #pinkpop #zwartecross #documentnederland #rijksmuseum

Thrilled to unveil my latest project, FESTIVAL FRENZY, @rijksmuseum 🎉 Join us from September 27th to explore this new work. This project is part of the prestigious Document Netherlands series, an annual photography commission by the Rijksmuseum that has been capturing significant social themes since 1975. Each year, a Dutch photographer is chosen to document a topical issue, and I’m honored to be this year’s photographer diving in the world of music festivals. #FestivalFrenzy #Rijksmuseum #DocumentNetherlands #Photography #ArtExhibition #dutchphotography

Overwhelmed but honored to be the winner of the landscape category @worldphotoorg It was announced at a packed ceremony in London yesterday !! Great that the story of The Sacrifice Zone has been received so well. The body of work will be on display @somersethouse central London until the beginning of May!! #sonyalpha #sonyworldphotographyawards #documentary_photography #landscapephotography

Last weekend on show @huismarseille “The Sacrifice Zone” Already more than 17K visitors!!! Please join us for the last days here in Amsterdam #documantaryphotography #sonyworldphotographyawards #hannibalbooks #polygon #kazakhstan🇰🇿

Vanity Galore!!! My official mugshot by @koosbreukel in @hetparool as a reminder of the Last days of my exhibition @huismarseille “The Sacrifice Zone”. Prolonged for one week so still on show until March 3rd.

Today the national newspaper @de_volkskrant published their top 10 list of photography books of 2023 selected by a panel of journalists. The Sacrifice Zone is one of them!! Very grateful to be able to tell the story of the people of Kazakhstan and working with the great team at @hannibal_books design by @tim.bisschop The project is still on show @huismarseille Amsterdam until February 25th.

Nieuw boek: THE SACRIFICE ZONE van Nederlands fotograaf Eddo Hartmann. Het nieuwe fotografische project van Eddo Hartmann richt zich op een van de eerste ‘sacrifice zones’, in de laatmoderne tijd door regeringen bedacht voor de geheime productie, tests en onderhoud van allerlei soorten nucleaire en chemische wapens. De bewoners van deze locaties werden als proefkonijnen onbewust onderdeel van het hele experiment. Vandaag zijn deze gebieden voorbeelden geworden van ecocide: de onomkeerbare vernietiging van de natuur op grote schaal. Een afgelegen gebied in Kazachstan was ooit de thuisbasis van de belangrijkste nucleaire testfaciliteiten van de Sovjet-Unie. Het werd bekend als ‘The Polygon’. Op deze locatie vonden van 1949 tot 1989 meer dan 450 kernproeven plaats zonder rekening te houden met het effect ervan op de lokale bevolking en het milieu. De volledige impact van de straling werd pas duidelijk nadat de testlocatie begin jaren negentig werd gesloten. Verlatenheid en verval tekenen deze hoek van de Kazachse steppe. Het landschap is bezaaid met vreemde meren gevormd door nucleaire explosies en de overblijfselen van gigantische betonnen constructies. Het lijkt onbewoonbaar, en toch wonen er mensen, die onwaarschijnlijk veerkrachtig blijken. Eddo Hartmann (°1973) studeerde fotografische vormgeving aan de Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (KABK) in Den Haag. Hij focust vooral op langlopende documentaire projecten en is de auteur van Setting the Stage – North Korea, uitgegeven door Hannibal Books. Momenteel werkt hij ook als docent fotografie en visual grammar aan de KABK in Den Haag. Publicatie bij de gelijknamige expo in Huis Marseille in Amsterdam van 28 oktober 2023 tot 25 februari 2024. BOEKINFORMATIE THE SACRIFICE ZONE Eddo Hartmann Een uitgave van HANNIBAL BOOKS – https://hannibalbooks.be/the-sacrifice-zone Hardcover - 144 pagina’s - 27 x 35 cm - € 59 Engelstalige editie - ISBN 978 94 6466 660 1