Joan van der Keuken

author · photographer

Dutch[1,2] b. 1938[1] d. 2001[1,2,3] active 1955–2001

Joan van der Keuken (1938–2001) was a Dutch photographer, filmmaker, and author. He gained significant attention in the mid-1950s for his innovative approach to photography, particularly in capturing social groups and youth culture. His 1955 book 'Wij zijn 17' (We Are 17) caused a stir in Dutch publishing by documenting the lives of teenagers, prefiguring later works on contemporary life. He was known for his ability to capture authentic moments, as seen in his work on Paris and other urban environments. His photography often explored themes of youth, social dynamics, and everyday life.[1,2,3,4]

  • youth culture
  • social groups
  • urban life
  • portraiture

Books

Works by Joan van der Keuken

  • 1955 Wij zijn 17 C.A.J. van Dishoeck · book · Dutch First edition published in Bussum.
  • 1963 Paris mortel C. de Boer jr. · book · Dutch Third book of Dutch photographer and filmmaker Joan van der Keuken.
  • Achter Glas book

References

  1. Wij waren 17. NRC. 2016 link
  2. Johan Van der keuken Photographe. Actuphoto link
  3. Joan van der Keuken - Paris mortel. josefchladek.com link
  4. Keuken Joan Van Der. AbeBooks link