Bastiaan Woudt (1987)
Over a time span of more than thirteen years, photographer Bastiaan Woudt (1987) has carved out a
multifaceted career and an unmistakable aesthetic signature. Woudt is celebrated for his evocative use of
monochromatic tones, silhouettes and shadow play that seep into ethereal visuals. Whether intimate
portraits or long-stretching landscapes, he maintains a minimalist approach throughout. As an autodidact
maker, he continues to leave an impressive and indelible mark within the industry.
Woudt’s influence in the art world is palpable; his works have been exhibited at leading fairs such as Paris
Photo, AIPAD and Photo London. He is represented by galleries such as Bildhalle (Zurich and Amsterdam),
Atlas Gallery (London), Jackson Fine Art (Atlanta) and Fahey/Klein Gallery (Los Angeles). Marking a fullcircle
moment, he presented his first solo museum exhibition, Twist (2022), at Museum Kranenburgh in
Bergen, his birthplace. Two years later, he followed up with a second one, Essence (2024), at the prestigious
New York auction house Phillips. His commissions by acclaimed titles like Harper's Bazaar, British Vogue,
Numéro France, L'Officiel and New York Magazine, coupled with his commercial projects for Chanel, further
underline his artistic flair and desirability.
Business edge and creative purpose:
Spurred by an entrepreneurial side, Woudt founded 1605 Collective: a platform and imprint showcasing likeminded
artists—both established and emerging—through books, an annual magazine and an online space.
By way of portfolio highlights, curated edits and insights, he shares his ever-expanding universe while
nurturing talent. His ongoing commitment to philanthropy shines through various charitable efforts. Woudt’s
project "Mukono" (2017) showcased tonal portraits and abstracted views of Uganda's countryside in support
of Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation's water initiatives. Throughout 2023, Woudt channeled his artistic talent into
fundraising for HIV and AIDS, raising €22,000 from his work, including his iconic "Ziba" piece, at the
prestigious Amsterdam Dinner. He further amplified his contributions by partnering with Orange Babies for
their 25th anniversary, creating striking portraits of Zambian youths. These were sold at a World AIDS Day
exhibition, accruing over €120,000 in one night—combating stigma and encouraging hope.
Artist development: new dimensions
Self-discovery is a crucial facet of Woudt’s practice. In a quest to broaden his creative horizon, he explores
the potential of new frontiers, expanding the scope of his artistic expression. Woudt’s ongoing mixed-media
project “Echo From Beyond” merges his photographic archive with artificial intelligence and psychedelics.
Tiptoeing the intersection of art and tech, Woudt questions our shifting perceptions; a new chapter in his
continuous artistic evolution.
Over a time span of more than thirteen years, photographer Bastiaan Woudt (1987) has carved out a
multifaceted career and an unmistakable aesthetic signature. Woudt is celebrated for his evocative use of
monochromatic tones, silhouettes and shadow play that seep into ethereal visuals. Whether intimate
portraits or long-stretching landscapes, he maintains a minimalist approach throughout. As an autodidact
maker, he continues to leave an impressive and indelible mark within the industry.
Woudt’s influence in the art world is palpable; his works have been exhibited at leading fairs such as Paris
Photo, AIPAD and Photo London. He is represented by galleries such as Bildhalle (Zurich and Amsterdam),
Atlas Gallery (London), Jackson Fine Art (Atlanta) and Fahey/Klein Gallery (Los Angeles). Marking a fullcircle
moment, he presented his first solo museum exhibition, Twist (2022), at Museum Kranenburgh in
Bergen, his birthplace. Two years later, he followed up with a second one, Essence (2024), at the prestigious
New York auction house Phillips. His commissions by acclaimed titles like Harper's Bazaar, British Vogue,
Numéro France, L'Officiel and New York Magazine, coupled with his commercial projects for Chanel, further
underline his artistic flair and desirability.
Business edge and creative purpose:
Spurred by an entrepreneurial side, Woudt founded 1605 Collective: a platform and imprint showcasing likeminded
artists—both established and emerging—through books, an annual magazine and an online space.
By way of portfolio highlights, curated edits and insights, he shares his ever-expanding universe while
nurturing talent. His ongoing commitment to philanthropy shines through various charitable efforts. Woudt’s
project "Mukono" (2017) showcased tonal portraits and abstracted views of Uganda's countryside in support
of Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation's water initiatives. Throughout 2023, Woudt channeled his artistic talent into
fundraising for HIV and AIDS, raising €22,000 from his work, including his iconic "Ziba" piece, at the
prestigious Amsterdam Dinner. He further amplified his contributions by partnering with Orange Babies for
their 25th anniversary, creating striking portraits of Zambian youths. These were sold at a World AIDS Day
exhibition, accruing over €120,000 in one night—combating stigma and encouraging hope.
Artist development: new dimensions
Self-discovery is a crucial facet of Woudt’s practice. In a quest to broaden his creative horizon, he explores
the potential of new frontiers, expanding the scope of his artistic expression. Woudt’s ongoing mixed-media
project “Echo From Beyond” merges his photographic archive with artificial intelligence and psychedelics.
Tiptoeing the intersection of art and tech, Woudt questions our shifting perceptions; a new chapter in his
continuous artistic evolution.
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"In this mini series I want to bring you along in my workflow, from making an image to printing, framing and exhibiting the end result. In this third episode we are visiting Coen Meijers, at Meijers lijsten in Bergen, The Netherlands. Coen has been framing my work for over a decade now and in this interview he will tell you about our collaboration and why it's so important to have high quality art frames. In the next episode we are taking a look at exhibiting the selected work".
- Baastian Woudt (from his YouTube channel)
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As a student of the history of photography, Bastiaan Woudt assimilated the medium devouring photobooks and visiting museums and fairs. He has a strong preference for classic subjects, such as portraits and nudes, and we see references to illustrious periods from photography throughout his work, such as Surrealism and both the fashion and documentary photography of the 1960s and 70s. But through a sophisticated use of both camera and post-production techniques, which he has taught himself by heavily experimenting with both, he gives his own graphic and wholly contemporary twist to the classical.
Bastiaan Woudt‘s work was exhibited in museums, at fairs and in galleries worldwide. In 2014 he was chosen as New Dutch Photography Talent, in 2016 he was named one of the biggest talents working today by the prestigious magazine The British Journal of Photography, furthering his position as a talent on the rise. In 2017 he won the Van Vlissingen Art Foundation Award. His portfolio even includes work for clients such as Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue, New York Magazine and Numéro Paris — to name a few.Bastiaan Woudt has enjoyed a meteoric rise to success within the world of contemporary photography.
Besides being a renowned photographer, Woudt has an entrepreneurial side, too, which brought him to start his own business: 1605 Publishers, a platform for emerging and established artists and a publishing house for his own photography books as well as those of others.
Through this platform, the artist also published three books: "Rhythm" (2021), "Peak" (2020), and "Tino" (2020).
Some of his works also attended auctions in some of the most famous auction houses; Philip's auctions (in 2019, 2020, 2021), Christie's (2021), and Sotheby's (2022).
Bastiaan Woudt‘s work was exhibited in museums, at fairs and in galleries worldwide. In 2014 he was chosen as New Dutch Photography Talent, in 2016 he was named one of the biggest talents working today by the prestigious magazine The British Journal of Photography, furthering his position as a talent on the rise. In 2017 he won the Van Vlissingen Art Foundation Award. His portfolio even includes work for clients such as Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue, New York Magazine and Numéro Paris — to name a few.Bastiaan Woudt has enjoyed a meteoric rise to success within the world of contemporary photography.
Besides being a renowned photographer, Woudt has an entrepreneurial side, too, which brought him to start his own business: 1605 Publishers, a platform for emerging and established artists and a publishing house for his own photography books as well as those of others.
Through this platform, the artist also published three books: "Rhythm" (2021), "Peak" (2020), and "Tino" (2020).
Some of his works also attended auctions in some of the most famous auction houses; Philip's auctions (in 2019, 2020, 2021), Christie's (2021), and Sotheby's (2022).
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Exhibitions (selection)
2024
Photo London, Atlas Gallery, London (UK)
Photofairs Shanghai, Atlas Gallery, Shanghai (CN)
“In de rug van de zee”, group show, Museum Kranenburgh,
Bergen (NL)
2023
Duo Exhibition with George Hoyningen Huene, Jackson Fine Art, Atlanta (USA)
“RHYTHM”, solo show, BILDHALLE, Zurich, (CH)
AIPAD, Jackson Fine Art, New York (USA)
“Cadence”, solo show, Fahey Klein Gallery, Los Angeles (USA)
Photo London, Atlas Gallery (UK)
2022
“Showroom”, group show, BILDHALLE, Amsterdam (NL)
PAN Amsterdam, BILDHALLE (NL)
Art Miami, Jackson Fine Art (USA)
“Fashion”, group show, In the Pink Gallery, Loulé (PT)
Unseen Amsterdam, BILDHALLE (NL)
“Twist”, solo show, Museum Kranenburgh, Bergen (NO)
“Ocean”, group show, BILDHALLE, Amsterdam (NL)
Investec Capetown art fair, Capetown (ZA)
2021
“RHYTHM”, solo show, BILDHALLE, Amsterdam (NL)
Art Miami, Jackson Fine Art (USA)
PAN Amsterdam, BILDHALLE (NL)
Paris Photo, Atlas Gallery (FR)
Nordic Light Photo Festival Norway, (NO)
Photo Basel, BILDHALLE (CH)
Photo London, Atlas Gallery (UK)
2020
Photo London Virtual, Atlas Gallery
Fresheyes Photo Festival, Amsterdam (NL)
Solo show, Kahmann Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
Photo LA (virtual), Jackson Fine Art
Solo show Atlas Gallery, London (UK)
“Hidden”, solo show, BILDHALLE, Zurich (CH)
2019
PAN Amsterdam, Kahmann Gallery (NL)
Paris Photo, Kahmann Gallery (FR)
Portrait Fesitval Vichy (FR)
Group show, Museum Hilversum (NL)
Photo Basel, Kahmann Gallery (CH)
AIPAD, Jackson Fine Art, New York (USA)
Haute Photographie, Kahmann Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
2018
PAN Amsterdam, Kahmann Gallery (NL)
Solo show Jackson Fina Art, Atlanta (USA)
Photo Basel, BILDHALLE (CH)
Haute Photographie, Fotografiska, Stockholm (SE)
MIA Photo Fair, Milan (IT)
Group show, Museum Singer Laren (NL)
2017
PAN Amsterdam (NL)
Unseen Amsterdam (NL)
Photofairs Shanghai (CN)
Solo show, Kahmann Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
Photo Basel (CH)
“Karawan”, 5&33 Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
“Karawan”, de Rode Olifant, The Hague (NL)
Awards
Longlist Prix Pictet 2019
Van Vlissingen Art Foundation Grant 2017
The British Journal of Photography, “Ones to watch” 2016
SO 2015 Award Nomination
New Dutch Photography Talent 2015
SO 2014 Award Nomination
Auctions
Sotheby‘s auction 2022
Christie‘s auction 2021
Phillips auction 2021
Phillips auction 2020
Phillips auction 2019
Featured in
Anniversary Magazine
Unseen Platform
Phase One
METAL Magazine
Wall Street International
The British Journal of Photography: “Talent Issue”, 2016
The Guardian: “Colour‘s Too Distracting: Bastiaan Woudt‘s dream world”
The British Journal of Photography: “How fatherhood was the inspiration for a career in portraiture”
The Eye of Photography
Books (selection)
Rhythm, 1605 Publishers, 2021
Peak, 1605 Publishers, 2020
Tino, 1605 Publishers, 2020
Hidden, Y-Publishers, 2019
One, Y-Publishers, 2017
Mukono, Hannibal Publishers, 2017
2024
Photo London, Atlas Gallery, London (UK)
Photofairs Shanghai, Atlas Gallery, Shanghai (CN)
“In de rug van de zee”, group show, Museum Kranenburgh,
Bergen (NL)
2023
Duo Exhibition with George Hoyningen Huene, Jackson Fine Art, Atlanta (USA)
“RHYTHM”, solo show, BILDHALLE, Zurich, (CH)
AIPAD, Jackson Fine Art, New York (USA)
“Cadence”, solo show, Fahey Klein Gallery, Los Angeles (USA)
Photo London, Atlas Gallery (UK)
2022
“Showroom”, group show, BILDHALLE, Amsterdam (NL)
PAN Amsterdam, BILDHALLE (NL)
Art Miami, Jackson Fine Art (USA)
“Fashion”, group show, In the Pink Gallery, Loulé (PT)
Unseen Amsterdam, BILDHALLE (NL)
“Twist”, solo show, Museum Kranenburgh, Bergen (NO)
“Ocean”, group show, BILDHALLE, Amsterdam (NL)
Investec Capetown art fair, Capetown (ZA)
2021
“RHYTHM”, solo show, BILDHALLE, Amsterdam (NL)
Art Miami, Jackson Fine Art (USA)
PAN Amsterdam, BILDHALLE (NL)
Paris Photo, Atlas Gallery (FR)
Nordic Light Photo Festival Norway, (NO)
Photo Basel, BILDHALLE (CH)
Photo London, Atlas Gallery (UK)
2020
Photo London Virtual, Atlas Gallery
Fresheyes Photo Festival, Amsterdam (NL)
Solo show, Kahmann Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
Photo LA (virtual), Jackson Fine Art
Solo show Atlas Gallery, London (UK)
“Hidden”, solo show, BILDHALLE, Zurich (CH)
2019
PAN Amsterdam, Kahmann Gallery (NL)
Paris Photo, Kahmann Gallery (FR)
Portrait Fesitval Vichy (FR)
Group show, Museum Hilversum (NL)
Photo Basel, Kahmann Gallery (CH)
AIPAD, Jackson Fine Art, New York (USA)
Haute Photographie, Kahmann Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
2018
PAN Amsterdam, Kahmann Gallery (NL)
Solo show Jackson Fina Art, Atlanta (USA)
Photo Basel, BILDHALLE (CH)
Haute Photographie, Fotografiska, Stockholm (SE)
MIA Photo Fair, Milan (IT)
Group show, Museum Singer Laren (NL)
2017
PAN Amsterdam (NL)
Unseen Amsterdam (NL)
Photofairs Shanghai (CN)
Solo show, Kahmann Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
Photo Basel (CH)
“Karawan”, 5&33 Gallery, Amsterdam (NL)
“Karawan”, de Rode Olifant, The Hague (NL)
Awards
Longlist Prix Pictet 2019
Van Vlissingen Art Foundation Grant 2017
The British Journal of Photography, “Ones to watch” 2016
SO 2015 Award Nomination
New Dutch Photography Talent 2015
SO 2014 Award Nomination
Auctions
Sotheby‘s auction 2022
Christie‘s auction 2021
Phillips auction 2021
Phillips auction 2020
Phillips auction 2019
Featured in
Anniversary Magazine
Unseen Platform
Phase One
METAL Magazine
Wall Street International
The British Journal of Photography: “Talent Issue”, 2016
The Guardian: “Colour‘s Too Distracting: Bastiaan Woudt‘s dream world”
The British Journal of Photography: “How fatherhood was the inspiration for a career in portraiture”
The Eye of Photography
Books (selection)
Rhythm, 1605 Publishers, 2021
Peak, 1605 Publishers, 2020
Tino, 1605 Publishers, 2020
Hidden, Y-Publishers, 2019
One, Y-Publishers, 2017
Mukono, Hannibal Publishers, 2017
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