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Suspended Animation

May 2020

During the Corona Pandemic that started spreading in early 2020, the world pretty much came to a standstill. The effects were visible everywhere, but were especially visually striking in those places usually overrun by tourism. Amsterdam is one of such places, and it’s empty streets and squares are most likely a once in a lifetime […]

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= Photography: Urban # architecture # facades # IAmsterdam # Netherlands # streets

Kingsday Lite

Apr 2020

Kingsday is maybe the most popular holiday in the Netherlands, but it doesn’t combine well with a nationwide Lockdown. While officially canceled due to Corona measures, a true Dutch Lion can’t shed its pride. Some people still went outside and showed their love for orange outfits hurtful to the eye.

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= Photography: Urban # colorful # IAmsterdam # king's day # Netherlands # queen's day

Fading Faro

May 2018
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= Photography: Urban # architecture # facades # Portugal # traveling # walls

Out of Sight

Aug 2016

Part of Odessa’s charm is always close, but never in plain sight. The city is famous for its hidden courtyards, and rightly so. This series of three shows the diversity of these hidden spots, of which countless examples can be found throughout the city.

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= Photography: Urban # colorful # streets # traveling # Ukraine

Shadow Play on Black Sea

Aug 2016

Odessa is an important city historically, and its harbour still is an important one on the Black Sea. A lot of its architecture is based on Western European styles, but its rough edges are what make the city truly unique. This mixture of industry, infrastructure and abandoned buildings are central to this series.

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= Photography: Urban # facades # industrial # shadow # streets # traveling # Ukraine

Parked in Odessa

Jul 2016

Old Lada’s are still a common sight in Odessa, and they go well with the old city’s messy streets and courtyards. In Odessa, there is a surprise around every corner, but the Lada is a consistent element.

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= Photography: Urban # animals # streets # traveling # Ukraine # vehicles
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Twan Zijlstra graduated in Product Design and obtained a Master-degree in Comparative Arts and Media Studies at the VU University Amsterdam, Ever since, he has been working in a variety of contexts within the creative industry.

Twan’s work is characterized first and foremost by its diversity. With a passion for aestetics and a worldly perspective, he refuses to limit himself to any single outlined profession. Over the years, he gained experience in spatial and graphic design, web design, game design, photography and conceptual thinking.

“I draw my inspiration from the (populair) arts, culture, history, science and the exploration of unusual travel destinations. This has resulted in creative outings across various media. I may not really fit into a box, but the image is central to everything I do.”

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