Geert van Kesteren
author · photographer
Geert van Kesteren is a Dutch photographer and filmmaker born in 1966. He began his career as a photojournalist for international magazines including Der Stern and Newsweek, covering crises in over 50 countries. From 2005 to 2008, he was represented by Magnum Photos. His work is noted for its cinematic storytelling and innovative reporting methods. He has produced significant documentary projects such as 'The Believers' (2018) and groundbreaking photo books like 'Why Mister, Why?' (2004) and 'Baghdad Calling' (2008), which are considered highly relevant accounts of the Iraq war. Currently based in Yafo Tel-Aviv, he works as a cinematographer for independent documentary filmmakers and public news broadcasters like the NOS. He is also an academic lecturer exploring themes of conflict, migration, and the relationship between photography and film.[1,2]
- war
- conflict
- migration
- photojournalism
- Iraq war
Books
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Why Mister, Why?€125.00 -
Why Mister, Why?€125.00
Works by Geert van Kesteren
- 2004 Why Mister, Why? Documenting the U.S. occupation of Iraq between 2003 and 2004.
- 2008 Baghdad Calling Photo book about the Iraq war.
- 2018 The Believers Multimedia installation.
Exhibitions
- 2005 Geert van Kesteren
Awards
- Infinity Award in Photojournalism
- Libre d'Or
- World Press Photo award