Han Singels

photographer

Han Singels (1942–2025) was a prominent Dutch political and social photographer. Born in an internment camp in Sumatra during the Japanese occupation, his early life deeply influenced his artistic perspective. He was part of a generation of engaged photographers who documented the intense social and political upheavals in the Netherlands during the 1960s and 1970s. While initially known for his sharp political photography, he later transitioned into capturing the Dutch landscape and rural life.[1]

Themes

  • political photography
  • social documentary
  • landscape photography
  • Dutch history

Works by Han Singels

  • De jongeren 1985 · Fragment Uitgeverij · book · Dutch ISBN 9065790071 Photography in the book was provided by Pejic and Han Singels.
  • Het moment 1979 · book · Dutch Photographs with commentary.

Exhibitions

  • Amsterdam Sanat Theater Amsterdam Sanat Theater, Amsterdam group

References

  1. Han Singels (1942 - 2025). 2025 link