Gallery FIFTY ONE announces it now represent Stephan Vanfleteren.
Stephan Vanfleteren is one of Belgium’s most renowned photographers. Among the general public, he is mainly celebrated for his penetrating black and white portraits of people from all walks of life, from artists and actors, to surfers, fishermen- and sportsmen. However, his oeuvre is much more diverse than that. Starting his career as a press photographer, Vanfleteren made captivating photo reportages about the events that dominated the news of the 1990s, such as the genocide in Rwanda, the war in Kosovo and the Dutroux affaire in Belgium. Later on, he began to elaborate a variation of themes in extended photo reportages, going from storefront façades to a journey along the mythical Atlantic Wall.
Whether it concerns his journalistic, documentary or artistic photographic projects; Vanfleteren always remains true to his characteristic style and esthetic. A palet of black and whites, the use of sharp contrasts and well-defined details is the trademark that he developed throughout the years. His purified images stand out for their simplicity, intensity and drama.
Gallery FIFTY ONE
Zirkstraat 20
2000 Antwerpen
Belgium
Exhibition:
Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Angels of the Sea
Solo Exhibition
18/09/2020 to 05/04/2021
