PHOTO PROJECTS
Photo Projects by Alex ten Napel
Photo Documentaires with a Heart
An Eye for the Lives of Others
In recent years, Alex ten Napel has been commissioned by institutions and the Amsterdam Municipal Archives to capture the lives of diverse groups in portraits. Primary school children, nursing home residents, first-year students—all are subjects he has focused his camera on. With the same attention and empathy, he consistently captures the unique character of each individual. His portraits not only show faces but also open a window onto personal stories, realities, and everyday life. In this way he has built a growing photo archive of Amsterdam and its inhabitants.
Photo documentaries with a Lasting Impression
Photo documentaries by Alex ten Napel have appeared in Dutch and international newspapers and magazines. For his photo exhibitions, he chooses not obvious locations like photography galleries or museums, but rather the facade of a nursing home, the windows of a primary school, and the canals of a fortified town. These surprising locations enhance the impression and leave an impression that won't fade quickly.
Portraits of Alzheimer
About the decline of human dignity and personality.
Portraits of Elout
About the starting point of everyone's personal life.
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Portraits of First Year Students
About the pursuit of independence and the desire to forge your own path.
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Portraits of Albert Cuyp
About everyday life.
Portraits of Young Diplomats
Where one’s personal world meets the world stage.
Portraits of 12-Year-Old
A step across the threshold into a new phase of life.
