Rob Huibers

author · photographer

Rob Huibers is a Dutch photographer and author based in Utrecht. He established his professional photography business in 1980. His work is characterized by a documentary approach, often focusing on complex social issues and industrial history. He is notably recognized for his extensive research and photography on the Dutch nuclear energy industry, which culminated in his 2020 book 'Een Stralend Verleden'. Additionally, his collaborative work with Jos Lammers explores the lives of people with mental disabilities in society. He is a versatile visual storyteller who combines photography with historical and political context to provide a comprehensive view of his subjects.[1,2]

Themes

  • documentary photography
  • nuclear energy
  • social issues
  • disability studies

Works by Rob Huibers

  • Een Stralend Verleden (A Radiant Past) 2020 · www.photo.nl · book · Dutch A photographic book about the history and technology of nuclear energy in the Netherlands.

Awards

  • 1999 Psychosis Prijs Voor WWW.PHOTO.NL: Beste Fotosite Psychosis
  • 2015 Design of the Year Award (Nomination) Design of the Year

References

  1. Database. Het Nieuwe Instituut link
  2. Fotograaf en schrijver Rob Huibers over 'Een Stralend Verleden'. Villamedia. 2020 link