Wouter Deruytter

photographer

Wouter Deruytter is a Belgian photographer known for his work in documentary and street photography. Born in 1967 in Ghent, Belgium, he developed an interest in photography at a young age and studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent. He began his career as a freelance photographer and has since explored various parts of the world, capturing everyday life and cultural diversity. His work often focuses on powerful moments and intriguing compositions in urban environments, characterized by a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the essence of a scene. Deruytter's photography offers an intimate view into diverse cultures, from the New York drag scene to the lives of wealthy oil sheiks.[1,2]

Themes

  • documentary
  • street photography
  • urban environments
  • cultural diversity

Works by Wouter Deruytter

  • Billboards New York 2005 · Chelsea Art Museum · book · English ISBN 909019763X Photographs documenting the pervasive nature of billboards in New York City.
  • Cowboy Code 2007 · Torch Editions · book
  • Billboards, NY 2006 · Caermersklooster · book

Exhibitions

  • 2005 Billboards, NY Chelsea Art Museum, New York solo
  • 2006 Billboards, NY Caermersklooster, Belgium solo

References

  1. About Wouter Deruytter. wouterderuytter.com link
  2. Deruytter. Winwood Gallery link