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Interview Noord Hollands Dagblad
Interview Noord Hollands Dagblad

She has exhibited in Amsterdam and Paris, but doing so in Bovenkarspel feels particularly nerve-wracking. Still, it was time to take the plunge, so photographer Monique Belier is showcasing her work this weekend at the Meisjesschool.

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Hometown exhibition
Hometown exhibition

After taking it a bit easier for a few weeks, it's time for new things again.
On the weekend of January 31st, I’ll be exhibiting for the very first time in my own village—the place where I grew up and where I still live.

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Berlin
Berlin

The last trip of 2024 was to Berlin—a small holiday together with my love. I had never been to Berlin before, and I fell in love with the city straight away. We walked for hours without a plan, and I simply took photos of things that resonated with me

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Polycopies & Exhibition in Paris
Polycopies & Exhibition in Paris

As I sat at home recovering from a cold, it seemed like a whirlwind of photography events was happening all around. It feels as though everything always gets packed into the first three months of the new season.

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Akrotiri & Fira, Santorini
Akrotiri & Fira, Santorini

A series of images shot between September 15 and 22, 2024 during and after a masterclass by Raymond Meeks organized by Palm Tree workshops in Akrotiri.

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Reflection on my exhibition Inner Movement
Reflection on my exhibition Inner Movement

The past few weeks have flown by, and now my exhibition at atelier K84 has come to an end. With the help of Cees Beuzenkom, I was able to set up the space exactly as I had envisioned it.

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Published in Het Parool (Dutch Newspaper)
Published in Het Parool (Dutch Newspaper)

Het Parool published about my exhibition ‘Inner movement’ at atelier K84 in Amsterdam. The exhibition runs from July 12 till Sept. 7.

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Solo Exhibition ‘Inner Movement’
Solo Exhibition ‘Inner Movement’

I am very exited about sharing the news about my upcoming solo exhibition at Atelier K84 in Amsterdam!

Opening 12 July from 17:00 till 20:00, Keizersgracht 84 in Amsterdam.
Guest speaker: Photographer / Visual Artist Boris Hamilton from Brussels.

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Origini Edizioni in Livorno
Origini Edizioni in Livorno

When I was still studying at the photo academy and was looking for the publisher in the book ‘Geography of Abandonment’ by Raymond Meeks, I stumbled upon the name of a small publishing house in Italy,

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Review in a German Magazine: Dance for You Magazine
Review in a German Magazine: Dance for You Magazine

Monique Belier seeks those fleeting moments in the transition between movements when dancers are unaware of their actions. In one of her bass-colored commentaries on otherwise empty pages. "Where the Spirit Meets the Bone." The title, inspired by a poem from the late American poet Miller Williams,

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My book at Foam!
My book at Foam!

I was very happy and proud to receive an email from Lotte Klösters, the manager of the Bookshop at Foam (Foto Museum Amsterdam) that they wanted to add my book

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Exhibition Galerie Calabro in Zurich
Exhibition Galerie Calabro in Zurich

My first international (group) exhibition is a fact. Very proud to exhibit my work at Galerie Calabro in Zurich. The Galerie just opened a new and beautiful location and they celebrate this with an openings exhibition.

Photo credits: Galerie Calabro

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Monochrome Photography Awards 2024
Monochrome Photography Awards 2024

MONOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2024

Very happy to announce that my submission is rewarded with an Honorable Mention in the Professional Conceptual Category from the Monochrome Photography Awards (international Black & White Photography Contest.

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Robin Titchener's Best Photo Books of 2023 list
Robin Titchener's Best Photo Books of 2023 list

I couldn't be prouder to discover that my book made it to Robin Titchener's Best Photo Books of 2023 list. These lists are published annually on the Photobook Store UK website. I couldn't have asked for a better end to the year.

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Dark Room Session by Isabel Hernandez
Dark Room Session by Isabel Hernandez

Isabel Hernandez from the Dark Room Session Newsletter, wrote about my work. you can click on the link (button) to go to the newsletter.

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My work at: Audioteca Fotográfica / photographic audio library
My work at: Audioteca Fotográfica / photographic audio library

My work in spoken word on Spotify.
I felt very honored when Isabel from Audioteca Fotográfica asked me if she could include my work into the Photographic Audio Library in Spain.

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Another Exciting Month Full of Art and Adventure
Another Exciting Month Full of Art and Adventure

The past month has been a true rollercoaster of art, travel, and new encounters. My adventure began in Bratislava, where I participated in the Off Bratislava Photofestival. My book was selected for Off Libris and presented there, which was an honor!

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Published by safelight paper
Published by safelight paper

PUBLISHED BY SAFELIGHT PAPER

I was very pleased that Safelight Paper wanted to publish my work. If you click on the link, you can read the whole article.

Click here to go to the whole article.

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A September to Remember: My Journey in the World of Photography
A September to Remember: My Journey in the World of Photography

A SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER: MY JOURNY IN THE WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY

I began September with the opening of my first solo exhibition and the presentation of the second edition of my book at ‘De Engelbewaarder’ in Amsterdam.

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The best according to PS (Parool, newspaper)
The best according to PS (Parool, newspaper)

THE BEST ACCORDING TO PS (PAROOL, NEWSPAPER)

English translation of the article: In this exhibition, which is composed of photographs from her graduation project, Belier focuses on the body as a means to express thoughts and feelings,

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GUP FRESH EYES International talent of 2023
GUP FRESH EYES International talent of 2023

GUP FRESH EYES INTERNATIONAL TALENT OF 2023

I got selected for FRESH EYES 2023 International talent by GUP and that means you got featured in one of the books and being part of a group exhibition in Amsterdam.
Being published among a select group of photographers from different corners of the globe was a true honor.

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Publication in Dans Magazine
Publication in Dans Magazine

PUBLICATION IN DANS MAGAZINE

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Review by Robin Titchener
Review by Robin Titchener

A REVIEW BY ROBIN TITCHENER

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Second Edition
Second Edition

Save the date because I have got some good news! My book ‘Where the Spirit Meets the Bone’ is out of print and, to my delight, has been sold all over the world, from Singapore to Canada and from France to the United States. That is why a second edition

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A review by Alex Prior
A review by Alex Prior

Alex Prior, Artist and Photo book reviewer wrote about my work after sending him a copy of ‘Where the spirit meets the bone’.
I tried to translate it in Dutch below.

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Afgestudeerd
Afgestudeerd

Inmiddels ben ik een paar weken afgestudeerd van de Fotoacademie in Amsterdam. Het is nog steeds een beetje onwennig, maar ik ben ook heel blij met alle nieuwe dingen die op mijn pad komen.

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Publication in the Dansdocent.nu Magazine
Publication in the Dansdocent.nu Magazine

Just before I graduated from the Photo Academy I had this beautiful, large publication in the Dansdocent.nu Magazine!

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Interview Hue & Eye Magazine
Interview Hue & Eye Magazine

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EXPO EMERGO - GRADUATION SHOW FOTOACADEMIE AMSTERDAM
EXPO EMERGO - GRADUATION SHOW FOTOACADEMIE AMSTERDAM

On May 24th, I hope to graduate along with 32 other students from the Fotoacademie in Amsterdam. On the day of the exam, our work will be viewed by a committee of professionals in the field, at the baggage hall of Loods 6.

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MY GIRL WITH THE PEARL
MY GIRL WITH THE PEARL

On the 9th of februari I got an email of the Mauritshuis in Den Haag.
(…) The jury has also chosen your Girl from 3,500 entries (!)

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