Luuk Kramer

photographer

Luuk Kramer is a Dutch professional architecture and landscape photographer. Born in Eindhoven in 1958, he studied Biology before attending the Rijksacademie (1982-1983). His work transitioned from 'people' photography to a focus on architecture, landscapes, and infrastructure. He has received numerous working grants from the Dutch Foundation for Fine Arts and has been commissioned by various institutions, including the Van Gogh Museum and the NAi. Kramer is known for his documentary approach to urban environments and historical structures.[1]

Themes

  • architecture
  • landscape
  • infrastructure
  • urban history

Works by Luuk Kramer

  • Bedrijfscultuur in Nederland 1992 · Rijksmuseum · book · Dutch ISBN 9064501513 Co-authored/photographed with Reinier Gerritsen.
  • Waterworks in The Netherlands 2017 · nai010 · book
  • The New Suez Canal – A Challenge in Time 2015 · Paradox · book

Exhibitions

  • 1992 Bedrijfscultuur in Nederland Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam group
  • 2015 Het Rijtjeshuis Van Eesteren Museum, Amsterdam solo

Awards

  • 2001 Rietveldprijs Gemeente Utrecht

References

  1. Luuk Kramer. 'Biography'. https://luukkramer.nl/biography/ link