Amsterdam’s The Ravestijn Gallery has been championing inquisitive and provocative contemporary photography since it was founded in 2012 by Narda Van ‘t Veer and Jasper Bode.
Today, it represents and nurtures both Dutch and international artists, whose work combines strong aesthetics with deeper conceptual layers that push the boundaries of the medium.
In addition to its exhibition programme and participation in (inter)national art- and photography fairs, the gallery holds an expansive collection of 20th century and contemporary photography.
This is the first time for The Ravestijn Gallery at the Art Paris Art Fair. After Asia, Art Paris Art Fair continues in its commitment to bring to light emerging art scenes. This year Africa is guest of honour. The Ravestijn Gallery presents two young and upcoming artists with each their own link to Africa: Alinka Echeverria and Nico Krijno.
Alinka Echeverria (1981) shows her series ‘Becoming South Sudan’. Prior to South Sudan’s independence from the Republic of Sudan in 2011, forty years of internal conflicts and two protracted civil wars had permeated the history of the country. ‘Becoming South Sudan’ is a compelling and hopeful visual story of the event.
Nico Krijno (1981) grew up in a small town in South Africa, before leaving for Cape Town to pursue his career in photography and film. Krijno layers, clones and blurs his images distorting these forms that rebel in the rich history of still life.