Photographer Jeroen Hofman returns to the memories of his youth with this photo exhibition. In his signature style, he captures the raw beauty of Zeeland. Vast nature reserves, wide empty beaches, and the ever-changing tides define the landscape. The salty wind and the scent of clay become almost tangible as you view these images. This is the ultimate tribute to the place where Hofman’s love for Zeeland began
Declaration of Love to Zeeland
The photos were briefly on display at Galerie Wouter van Leeuwen in Amsterdam, but have not yet been shown elsewhere. A short presentation also took place during the “Zeeland Day” in early February in The Hague and made a deep impression on those present. Now, it’s time for the people of Zeeland and tourists alike to experience this special declaration of love for Zeeland.
“In every pixel, the soul of Zeeland sparkles.”
— de Volkskrant
Magnificent Photo Book
The stunning photographs are collected in the magnificent photo book Zeeland, featuring a written contribution by author and journalist Franca Treur, a foreword by Jeroen Hofman, and a conversation between architect and urban planner Henk Hartzema and historical geographer Aad de Klerk.
The photo book Jeroen Hofman – Zeeland (Hannibal Books, 2024) is available for purchase during the exhibition at De Oostkerk for the special summer price of €49.95.
Photo Exhibitions at De Oostkerk
De Oostkerk in Middelburg offers this opportunity during the months of July and August. Eighteen large photos, measuring 120 by 155 cm on panels, will be on display daily from July 2nd through August 27th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this period, guided tours of De Oostkerk, including a visit to the dome, will also take place.
De Oostkerk annually hosts other photo exhibitions such as the Zilveren Camera in May and, for the sixth consecutive year, the World Press Photo Exhibition in September. In our opinion, contemporary photographs come particularly alive in the unique architecture and historical context of De Oostkerk. This is certainly true for the Zeeland photos by Jeroen Hofman, which will bring great joy to many locals and tourists alike.
