about Darren Smith is an Amsterdam-based photographer whose work explores the intersection of identity, ritual, and social environments, focusing on how individuals construct and perform presence within collective contexts.
Since 2016, his work Mayflies is a photographic series that continues to evolve on temporary communities, ritual time, and the construction of identity. The project is regularly expanded. instagram | email
Rotterdam Photo 2020
Theme — transitions
milkshake festival at rotterdam photo 2020
6–9 february 2020
art week rotterdam
Darren Smith and Adrian Lambert exhibiting a duo show at Rotterdam Photo 2020.
Together with the exhibitions at the Nederlands Fotomuseum and the fine art photography fair Haute Photographie, the 'Kop van Zuid' was transformed into the photography lovers' hub. The world has reached a historical turning point: the rise of populism, Brexit, the Trump era, and all the humanitarian crises that emerge from that. The near future is uncertain. These crises, or better: transitions, formed the red line of Rotterdam Photo 2020 and its theme.
Over 30 selected photographers exhibited their work. Both national and international selections reveal the intriguing work of photographers like Daniel Marquez, Annemie Martin, and Nicola Moscelli. These selected photographers displayed their work alongside renowned photographers such as Luuk Smits, who presented images from his project from 119m below to 152m above (2019), Otto Snoek, and Perrine Phelomeen.
The annual Photo Talks event took place with speakers including Charlie Koolhaas, Darren Smith & Adrian Lambert, Perrine Phelomeen, Otto Snoek, Suzette NWO, Inger Johansson, Luuk Smits, and Ilvy Njiokiktjien. Music from Midwinter Bonfire, DJ Meneer Jansen, and the Instead of Ella collective accompanied the festival throughout, creating a spectacular atmosphere.
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