Dolf Toussaint (1924–2017) was a Dutch photographer renowned for his extensive documentation of daily life and urban transformation in Amsterdam. His most significant work focused on the neighborhood of De Jordaan in the 1960s, capturing the social fabric of the area before it underwent significant gentrification. Toussaint is recognized for his candid, humanistic approach, portraying the residents, workers, and street scenes of the city. His photographic record serves as a vital visual archive of Amsterdam's social history, particularly during the late 20th century. Beyond his famous portraits, he documented various city events, including social unrest and cultural shifts, making him a key figure in Dutch documentary photography.[1,2,3]
Straat na straat. Foto's van veranderend Amsterdam 1979-19811982 · Tiebosch · book · DutchISBN 9062785786Book documenting changing Amsterdam through photography.
Amsterdam voor het voorbij isbook · Dutch
Amsterdam voor het voorbij isbook · Dutch
Industrial zone / Industrielle zoneFragment · book · FrenchISBN 9065790055
