Working with the medium of photography, he occupies a distinctive place within the visual arts. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by dirk braeckman. Dirk braeckman english and dutch edition lauwaert, dirk on. Dirk braeckman 1958 represented belgium at the 2017 venice biennial, where his sober black and white photographs provided a moment of tranquillity. Since 1980 walther konig is the sole publisher of vwkg, which specialises in artists books and artist led catalogues. Dirk braeckman s photos, on display at the modern art museum of fort worth, are like unexploded bombs theres something bewitching about these nearly 6. Dirk braeckman is represented by zeno x gallery antwerp. See available photographs, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. Edouard schneider added a new photo with thomas rouckhout at koenig books. His blackandwhite photographs convey a sense of stillness, and combine intimacy and distance to create a private, secluded world whose meaning remains undefined. Dirk braeckman dirk braeckman roma publication 166.
In german and other languages applying the umlaut, the transliterations konig, koenig and k. Dirk braeckman began his career as a self portrait photographer, but later consciously turned away from portrait photography. He has received considerable acclaim for his portraits of the belgian king albert ii and queen paola, photographs commissioned by the royal palace of brussels. Publication this publication presents a selective overview of dirk braeckman s artistic practice of the last twenty years, with a focus the works produced for the venice biennale. Koenig books london, united kingdom bookstore facebook. Dirk braeckmans work brings stillness to todays steady tide of images. Dirk braeckman publication m museum leuven and konig books in london are publishing a new book to accompany the exhibitiona selection of work from dirk braeckman s practice, with the emphasis on his recent cretions. Find international art events by keyword, date, or location on artnet. Tuesday, may 9, 2017 dirk braeckmans photographic works bring a stillness to todays constant flow of images. Koenigs first london branch is based in the serpentine an inspiring, germanowned independent bookshop specialising in art, architecture and photography tomes. Nov 08, 2017 dirk braeckman represents flanders at the 57th venice biennale and brings a solo show in the belgian pavilion curated by eva wittocx.
Dirk braeckman has spent the past 30 years developing an impressive portfolio. Braeckman has taken part in numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Dirk braeckman s work brings stillness to todays steady tide of images. Dirk braeckman french and english edition dirk braeckman, erik eelbode on. Dirk braeckman at belgian pavilion, venice biennale mousse. In each of his monumental photographic works, he creates an enclosed, isolated world that appears endless in its tactility, while at the same time gives short shrift to the illusions of the medium. Belgian photographer dirk braeckman born 1958 brings stillness to todays steady tide of images. Working with analogue photography, he explores the boundaries of his medium and challenges photographic conventions. Nov 21, 2011 following the opening of his most extensive retrospective to date in leuvens m museum, we meet dirk braeckman, arguably belgiums most prominent photographer, to talk analogue photography, eliminating colour and working against photography as a medium. Dirk braeckman proud to present to you, on the occasion. Sep 21, 2017 a careerlong dedication and profound love of the print is abundantly clear in dirk braeckmans large scale photographic works.
Dirk braeckman with text by eva wittocx, douglas fogle. In an interview for a belgian weekly a couple of years back dirk braeckman 1958 described his work as a journey he meets someone, spends some time with them, and then either takes a photograph or doesnt. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. View a list of gallery exhibitions, auctions, and art fairs featuring works by dirk braeckman. This is goudvis dirk braeckman by db on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The works by braeckman are gelatin silver prints mounted to aluminum, with no frames. His son, franz koenig, who is based in london, has been publishing under the imprint of koenig books since 2001. European photography award 19851994 deutsche leasings support for the arts angela bergling, dirk braeckman, gilles buylebodin, hannah collins, marina cox, lenni van dinther, henri duncker, dorte eissfeld, touhamio ennadre, anna fox etc. Dirk braeckman is one of belgiums leading artistic photographers. Dirk braeckman opens double exhibition at mmuseum leuven and bozar brussels.
In the context of this exhibition mmuseum leuven, university of leuven, luca school of arts, lieven gevaert centre and iuav university of venice organize a twoday international symposium. His chosen subjects are recognizable, yet flirt with representation, abstraction and the reality of what is shown. Dirk braeckman represents belgium at the 57th venice biennale in 2017. Braeckman finds the subjects for his photographic works in his immediate environment and he has a preference for places or spaces, particularly interiors. That exhibition has now formed the basis for a double exhibition at m and bozar. Historical, political and military subjects with interesting or alternative narratives that provide new information for history researchers and historical societies, which are difficult to find on the popular book websites or in current educative publications and establishments. Walking through the belgian pavilion in the giardini of the 57th venice biennale, it is difficult to break away from the magnet pull of any of the pieces there, such is their latent and enigmatic power. Dirk braeckmans photos, on display at the modern art. Dirk braeckman publication m museum leuven and konig books in london are publishing a new book to accompany the exhibitiona selection of work from dirk braeckmans practice, with the emphasis on his recent cretions. Dirk braeckman venice biennial catalogue tipi photo bookshop. In each of his monumental photographic works, he creates an enclosed, isolated world that appears endless in its tactility, while at the same time gives short shrift to the illusions of th. Dirk braeckman opens his solo exhibition in the belgian pavilion at the 57th venice biennale.
In each of his monumental photographic works, he creates an enclosed, isolated world that. Born, eeklo, 1958 lives and works in ghent, belgium. Dirk braeckmans work brings stillness to todays influx of images and information. Join facebook to connect with dirk braeckman and others you may know.
This book is the catalogue of the exhibition at the belgian pavilion. Dirk braeckman opens his solo exhibition in the belgian. Dirk braeckman is one of belgiums leading visual artists working with the medium of photography. November 3, 2015 london, united kingdom nickie kyungin hwang is at koenig books. Dirk braeckmans photographic works bring a stillness to todays constant ow of images. A careerlong dedication and profound love of the print is abundantly clear in dirk braeckman s large scale photographic works. Dirk braeckman opens double exhibition at mmuseum leuven and.
A new publication m museum leuven and konig books in london are publishing a new book to accompany the exhibitiona selection of work from dirk braeckmans practice, with the emphasis on his recent creations. This publication presents a selective overview of dirk braeckmans artistic practice of the last twenty years, with a focus on the recent works produced for the venice biennale. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Working with analogue photography, he developed a visual language that. Dirk braeckman, koenig books, 2017, 192 pp, softcover, 25,5. This monograph captures the special charge of braeckmans work. Dirk braeckman was invited to the 57th biennale di venezia, where he showed a selection of monumental works in the belgian pavilion. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.