Image District – an exhibition on digital versus analogue photography

Amsterdam, 20th of August 2015 – New Dawn, De Fotohal and Volkshotel present ‘Image
District’ – a playground for upcoming photography talent. This mini photo festival presents
an exhibition showcasing fresh artists, a special edition of De Donkere Kamer and the
premiere of a short documentary. Expect work by newly arisen talents, experimentation
and unconventional photography. Image District is part of the official Unseen festival
programme and takes place 18-20 September at Volkshotel.

From street photography to stylised compositions

At Image District, four different collectives show their best work – all inspired by the theme
‘Analog versus Digital’. Talented underdogs explore the boundaries of the medium through
means of photography, video, projections and installations. From street photography by
Amsterdam based collective Ed Amsterdam, to the stylised work of the artist duo Sisters Not
Twins. Gallery Vriend van Bavink presents visual artists like Noel Loozen and Aisha Zeijpveld,
whilst No Man’s Art Gallery crosses international borders by introducing a South-African
photographer whose work will be part of a new concept called Art In The Dark. Don’t forget
to bring a flashlight…

Pitches and documentaries

Saturday night, New Dawn organises a special edition of De Donkere Kamer (DDK) in
collaboration with DuPho. During this evening the main focus is upcoming talent; think of
photographers like Carlijn Jacobs, Linelle Deunk, Jan Hoek and Anouk Kruithof. As per
usual, three photographers are offered the chance to pitch a new photo project. The winner
(selected by the audience) takes home pocket money to fund their idea. ED Amsterdam hosts
a short documentary screening on Sunday afternoon, focusing on the life of Maarten van der
Kamp – an upcoming photographer who wanders the streets in search of interesting shots.

Opening
Image District opens on the 18th of September with a festive evening programme.
Info
Image District is an initiative by Volkshotel, New Dawn and De Fotohal
• Opening: Friday 18 September // 17:00 – 22:00 // Houten Zaal Volkshotel // free
entrance
• De Donkere Kamer: Saturday 19 September // 20:00-22:00 // Houten Zaal Volkshotel
// entrance €7 (all money raised goes to the participating photographers)
• Documentary: Sunday 20 September // 14:00-16:00 (on-going) // Betonnen Zaal
Volkshotel // free entrance

www.volkshotel.nl