Reinier Gerritsen
photographer · author
Reinier Gerritsen is an Amsterdam-based photographer known for his work in social documentary and fine art. His practice focuses on the 'condition humaine', capturing people within their social and cultural contexts. He gained significant recognition in 1992 with a prestigious Rijksmuseum-NRC assignment documenting corporate culture in the Netherlands. Gerritsen's work often features public spheres, such as the New York subway or Amsterdam panoramas. Notable projects include his documentation of passengers reading physical books in subways (The Last Book) and his long-term project 'Standpunt Nachtwacht' at the Rijksmuseum (2019–2024). His photography is characterized by a patient, almost nature-documentary approach to human behavior.[1,2,3,4,5]
- social documentary
- human condition
- public sphere
- corporate culture
- urban life
Books
Works by Reinier Gerritsen
- 2003 Matti: scholieren gefotografeerd door Reinier Gerritsen Award-winning monograph documenting students.
- 2005 The Last Book Documentation of passengers reading physical books in subways.
- 2010 Wall Street Stop
- 1993 Blinde verrassing
- 2000 Schiphol Airport
Exhibitions
- 1992 The Last Book solo exhibition
- 2019 Standpunt Nachtwacht
Awards
- 1992 Rijksmuseum-NRC assignment award
- 2002 Award-winning Matti monograph