Hans van der Meer is a Dutch photographer and author known for his documentation of the Dutch landscape, architecture, and culture. He began his professional career in the 1980s, studying visual communication at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam. His work often captures the subtle nuances of the Dutch environment, from industrial sites to rural fields. He gained significant recognition for his book 'Hollandse Velden' (Dutch Fields), which explores the rural landscape of the Netherlands. His artistic style often combines photography with text to offer a poetic and sometimes humorous observation of the 'enigmatic' Dutch countryside. He has been invited to exhibit his work internationally, including in France, Italy, Germany, and Japan. He has also been commissioned by major publications like NRC Handelsblad to provide visual and written commentaries on Dutch culture and the changing face of its towns.[1]
Achterland2004 · De Verbeelding · book · DutchISBN 9789074159746Includes 36 photos and photomontages with accompanying writing about the Netherlands.
Hollandse Velden (Dutch Fields)1998 · De Verbeelding · book · DutchExplores rural Dutch landscapes.
KEEPERS1999 · De Verbeelding · book · Dutch38 color photographs of goalkeepers in Dutch and Belgian landscapes.
The Other Final2002 · De Verbeelding · book · DutchDocumentation of a football match between Montserrat and Bhutan.
European Fields - The landscape of Lower League Football2006 · SteidlMACK · book · English89 color photographs of amateur football in twenty-two European countries.
Quirk of Fate1987 · Bert Bakker · book · Dutch50 Hungarian street photographs in black and white.
Exhibitions
2027De metende mens / Counting on NatureMuseum De Lakenhal, Leidensolo
2024European Fields & Minor MysteriesIn Camera Gallery, Parissolo
2023Minor Mysteries / Hollandse veldenGalerie Wouter van Leeuwen, Amsterdamsolo
2022Minor MysteriesRobert Capa Contemporary Photography Center, Budapestsolo
2018De Koe - het grazen voorbij (The Cow - Beyond Grazing)Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Alkmaarsolo
2016Strange and FamiliarBarbican Art Centre, Londongroup
Awards
1987World Press Photo Award (Daily Life)World Press Photo
