Willem Diepraam
author · photographer
Born in Amsterdam in 1944, Willem Diepraam is a prominent Dutch photographer and author who began his professional career in 1970. After studying medicine and sociology, he transitioned from photojournalism in the 1960s and 70s to art photography, focusing on evocative landscapes, maritime themes, and social portraits. He is widely recognized for his ability to capture the human condition and the natural environment with a distinct, expressive aesthetic. His notable works include 'Frimangron' (1975), documenting Suriname, and 'The Dutch Caribbean' (1978). In 2010, he received the Piet Zwart Prize for his extensive and influential oeuvre in Dutch photography.[1,2]
- landscape
- maritime
- social portraiture
- photojournalism
Books
Works by Willem Diepraam
- 1995 Landschap aan Zee A photography book featuring 24 photos by Diepraam with poems by Remco Campert.
- 1975 Frimangron A portrait of Suriname.
- 1978 The Dutch Caribbean A selection of photos from 1973-1978.
- 1994 Willem Diepraam van fotojournalist naar fotograaf Monograph.
Exhibitions
- 1975 Overzichtstentoonstelling
Awards
- 2010 Piet Zwart Prijs