Dear reader,
Time is flying by, projects are in the midst of being created and keeping up with my website and socials is always a challenge for me. I post stories on my instagram on a regular basis to share my progress on the projects I am making. Please take a look there! Or give me a call and come and have a look in my studio at @Volkshotel.
Important news!
Our new exhibition, Ekō – Two Visual Tales of Japan, will be on view at the National Maritime Museum from 5 March until 30 August 2026.
In conjunction with the exhibition a limited-edition artist’s book has been published. Take a look at the shop: https://shop.anaislopez.com
15th of December 2025
Ets, Sprinkhaan in vechtpositie, 2023, Anaïs López
Ekō – Japan in twee beeldverhalen is van 5 maart tot en met 30 augustus 2026 te zien in het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
In de verwachte tentoonstelling Ekō – Japan in twee beeldverhalen weerklinken vroege foto’s van Japan in het eigentijdse werk van fotograaf en beeldend kunstenaar Anaïs López.
Bekijk fotoalbums van de Nederlandse consul Dirk de Graeff van Polsbroek (1833-1916), met onder andere foto’s van de invloedrijke Brits-Italiaanse fotograaf Felice Beato, die samenwerkte met Japanse experts die foto’s handmatig inkleurden.
Japan, tot dan toe voor het Westen onbekend gebied, komt tot bloei nadat de havens zijn geopend voor internationale handel. Europese fotografen creeëren vanuit een Europees perspectief een zorgvuldig geënsceneerd beeld van het land, een blauwdruk die tot op de dag vandaag terug te zien is in het werk van fotografen en kunstenaars.
Parallel is het werk van Anaïs López uit de Schildpad en de Monnik te zien, waarin je wordt meegenomen in een bijzonder verhaal aan de hand van fotografie gecombineerd met bijzondere druktechnieken.
10th of December 2025
A beautiful recognition!
The Turtle and the Monk has been selected by Nrc Handelsblad as one of the ten most beautiful photobooks of 2025!
This may be a book, but with its handmade wooden cover, photographs, drawings, and special printings techniques such as gyotaku and photopolymer etching, plus pop-ups and foldouts, it truly feels more like a piece of art.
It tells a story filled with fairy-tale elements – about grief, the search for a golden turtle in Japan, and the life lessons drawn from that journey.
5th of November 2025
Live performances: the Turtle and the Monk
at the Japanese museum SieboldHuis
Experience the intimate performance the Turtle and the Monk, a 30-minute live storytelling piece by artist Anaïs López. This unique performance tells the extraordinary story of Kami, the golden turtle goddess of the Kamo River in Kyoto, and Anaïs’s personal seven-year journey to find her.
Using a handmade performance book – a sculptural art piece she steps into – Anaïs brings the story to life through poetic imagery, hand-etched prints, and photography. A visually rich universe unfolds, filled with symbolism, mysticism, and Japanese spirituality.
Performance schedule:
- Sunday 23 rd November at 2 pm
- Sunday 7th December at 2 pm
Tickets available at SieboldHuis
1st of November 2025
Experience the Photobook Festival at Rietveldpaviljoen!
From November 27 to 30, 2025, the Fotoboeken Festival takes place at the Rietveldpaviljoen! This is the only four-day festival in the Netherlands entirely dedicated to photobooks, with a focus on unique, small-scale, and meticulously crafted editions—many of which are true collector’s items. Don’t miss this chance to experience a one-of-a-kind event!
I’ll be there on November 29 and 30, and you can join me for:
Saturday, November 29
- 14:30 – 15:00: Performance the Turtle and the Monk
- 15:30 – 16:00: Artist Talk with Teun van der Heijden & Saskia Aukema
📍 Rietveldpaviljoen, Amersfoort
More information:
https://033rietveldpaviljoen.nl/activiteiten/artist-talks-artist-consults-fotoboeken-festival/
Come and see, hear, and celebrate the art of photobooks with us!
1st of September 2025
Pop-Up Gallery in Amsterdam: the Turtle and the Monk
Presented by IBASHO Gallery
I’m thrilled to invite you to the very first Amsterdam pop-up of IBASHO, the Antwerp-based gallery known for its exceptional focus on Japanese photography.
During two special weekends – September 13–14 & 20–21 – We’ll be hosted by the beautiful Studio BloemDwars in the heart of the Jordaan.
📍 Studio BloemDwars – Bloemgracht 167, Amsterdam
Open from 14:00 to 18:00
🎬 Special events at 13:00 – registration required:
- Saturdays (Sept 13 & 20): Film Screening
- Sundays (Sept 14 & 21): Live Performance
At this pop-up, I’ll be showing my own project: the Turtle and the Monk.
I’ll be present on all days – I’d love to meet you and share the story behind the work.
Interested in attending one of the events or in purchasing a piece?
Send a message to: info@ibashogallery.com
See you there!
20th of August 2025
Save the Date – De Donkere Kamer #35
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 20:00
📍 Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam
An evening full of photography, stories, and inspiring encounters — De Donkere Kamer brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and curious minds for a live celebration of the photographic image.
I’ll be speaking about the Turtle and the Monk, alongside inspiring guests like Stephan Vanfleteren and Anton Corbijn. The evening is hosted by the wonderful Kaat Celis.
Don’t miss this beautiful gathering for everyone who loves photography.
Buy your ticket HERE
15th of August 2025
Exciting news!
The Turtle and the Monk will be screened at this year’s Jakarta International Photo Festival (JIPFest) on Sunday, September 14, from 19:00–20:00 at Galeri S. Sudjojono in Jakarta.
JIPFest is a vibrant platform where photographers and audiences from around the world come together to connect, exchange ideas, and share powerful visual stories. It’s an honor to be part of a festival that not only celebrates impactful photography but also uplifts Indonesian voices on a global stage.
Film screening: The Turtle and the Monk
Sunday, September 14 – 19:00–20:00
📍 Galeri S. Sudjojono, Jakarta
The Turtle and the Monk is a true fairy tale about grief, nature, and the magic of imagination — a visual journey in search of Kami, the golden turtle goddess of the Kamo River in Japan.
If you’re in Jakarta – come join us!
14th of May 2025
Upcoming Performances and Talks by Anaïs López
Experience the intimate performance the Turtle and the Monk, a 30-minute live storytelling piece by artist Anaïs López. This unique performance tells the extraordinary story of Kami, the golden turtle goddess of the Kamo River in Kyoto, and Anaïs’s personal seven-year journey to find her.
Using a handmade performance book – a sculptural art piece she steps into – Anaïs brings the story to life through poetic imagery, hand-etched prints, and photography. A visually rich universe unfolds, filled with symbolism, mysticism, and Japanese spirituality.
Performance & Talk Schedule:
- May 28 – Artist Talk at Picture This, The Hague
- May 29 – Opening & Artist Introduction at IBASHO Gallery, Antwerp, 15:00
- May 31 – Live Performance at IBASHO Gallery, 14:00 (Free entry)
- June 1 – Live Performance at IBASHO Gallery, 14:00 (Free entry)
- June 8 – Performances at 13:30 & 15:30 (Tickets available at SieboldHuis)
- June 14 – Museum Night Leiden – SieboldHuis
- June 21 – Live Performance at IBASHO Gallery (Free entry)
- June 28 – Performance (Tickets available at SieboldHuis)
- August 30 – Performance (Tickets available at SieboldHuis)
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the artist and witness a truly immersive art experience.
8th of May 2025
Opening Soon in Belgium: Anaïs López – the Turtle and the Monk
We’re excited to announce the Belgian premiere of the Turtle and the Monk, a captivating project by artist Anaïs López, opening soon at IBASHO Gallery in Antwerp.
📍 Grand Opening:
Thursday, May 29 at 15:00
Join us for the official opening and meet the artist as she introduces her remarkable new work — a deeply personal and poetic journey into Japanese mythology, spirituality, and storytelling.
Live Performances at IBASHO Gallery:
- May 31 at 14:00 – Free entry
- June 1 at 14:00 – Free entry
- June 21 at 13:00 – Free entry
In this intimate 30-minute performance, Anaïs López tells the extraordinary story of The Turtle and the Monk, using a handmade, sculptural performance book — a true work of art in itself. Through hand-etched prints, photography, and poetic visuals, a mystical world unfolds before your eyes.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a powerful live art performance and meet the artist behind it.
4th of May 2025
Lezing op 28 April 2025
Picture this – Podium voor Beeldmakers
Komende editie ontvangen we jullie graag op woensdag 28 mei op een gloednieuwe locatie: Theaterzaal Merlijn van Theaterschool Rabarber in Den Haag. Deze avond zijn fotografen te gast met ieder een zeer eigen stijl en beeldtaal. Met 2 tentoonstellingen die nu te bezoeken zijn en fotoboeken vers van de drukker, is er genoeg stof voor interessante gesprekken:
Scarlett Hooft Graafland
Wanneer en Waar? 28 april, 2025, 19:30PM
Theaterschool Rabarber, Bilderdijkstraat 35 te Den Haag. Hier kun je kaarten bestellen: https://www.picturethisdenhaag.nl/kopie-van-agenda
1st of April 2025
Lezing op 17 april 2025
Anaïs López neemt je mee op een unieke belevenis en vertelt het ongelooflijke verhaal van ‘De Schildpad en de Monnik’. Ze deelt haar zevenjarige zoektocht naar de gouden schildpad Kami, de godin van de Kamo rivier in Kyoto, een avontuur dat haar leven compleet veranderde. Tijdens deze bijzondere avond brengt ze haar indrukwekkende kunstenaarsboek mee, waar ze zelf in kan zitten, en geeft ze je een inkijkje in haar bredere project, dat ook een expositie en een film omvat. Laat je betoveren door dit magische verhaal en ontdek een wereld vol symboliek en mystiek!
Wanneer en Waar?
17 april, 2025, 6:00PM Eindhoven, Geldropseweg 63, 5611 SE Eindhoven, Nederland
Hier kun je kaarten bestellen: https://www.penningsfoundation.com/events/fotokafeine-met-anais-lopez-2
27th of March 2025
The Turtle and the Monk’ at Japan Museum SieboldHuis
The exhibition is now officially open for the public!
We hope to see you there soon!
I will be there on the Saturday 5th of April from 2 pm until 4 pm to sign the artist books.
The Turtle and the Monk’ in the news!
With interviews in NRC , Trouw, Leidsch Dagblad, Haarlems Dagblad, Dagblad De Gooi- en Eemlander, Noordhollands Dagblad and IJmuider Courant and on the radio in ‘Met het Oog op Morgen’ at NOS-radio and Wednesday 2nd of April at Opium Klassiek .
Te gast bij NOS Met het Oog op Morgen – luister terug!
18th of Februari 2025
‘Anaïs López – The Turtle and the Monk’ at Japan Museum SieboldHuis
Japan Museum SieboldHuis is pleased to present the exhibition ‘Anaïs López – The Turtle and the Monk’ from 28 March to 7 December 2025. The multimedia project recounts the true story of visual artist and photographer Anaïs López’ search for the golden turtle Kami, goddess of the Kamo river. A multi-layered narrative about grief, the human urge to control nature, and the magic of the imagination.
Golden Turtle
In October 2016, photographer Anaïs López travels to Japan. Heavily pregnant and grieving the death of her sister, López is looking for a place that can offer her solace and contemplation. She decides to head to the country’s former capital Kyoto. During a stroll along the city’s Kamo river, she spots a peculiar turtle in the middle of the stream. Its shell is flecked with gold. As soon as the turtle hears the click of López’ camera shutter, though, it dives under a rock.
A Quest
When López returns to the Netherlands, the turtle keeps appearing in dreams. She decides to call the creature Kami, Japanese for ‘deity’. Why did Kami reveal itself to her? The encounter turns into a quest that will take many years. López returns to Japan on multiple occasions, meeting fascinating individuals who each show her a different path. What starts as a chance encounter leads to a layered tale about grief, control, nature, avarice, and the courage to let go.
A Multimedia Story
Using photographs, video, various printing techniques (gyotaku and photopolymer etching), taxidermy animals, archival images, and illustrations by Japanese artist Niwa Yuta, López takes visitors on a unique journey. The exhibition presents this journey as a four-act play, in four different rooms: there’s the initial encounter, the quest, obsession, and the magic of imagination. The final act consists of a 33-minute video, ‘The Turtle and the Monk’.
Catalogue and Activities
A limited-edition artist’s book will be published in conjunction with the exhibition. The book will contain gyotaku prints, photopolymer etchings, and photographs by Anaïs López, as well as handfull ofdrawings by Japanese illustrator Niwa Yuta.
Japan Museum SieboldHuis has put together a comprehensive programme of public activities, including live storytelling sessions with López, lectures, workshops, and yoga-meditation sessions.
Partnerships
‘Anaïs López – The Turtle and the Monk’ was produced by Prospektor in cooperation with Japan Museum SieboldHuis. The project was made possible by the Mondriaan Fund, Fonds21, Zabawas, Netherlands Film Fund, Boumeester Foundation, Stichting Oog op Natuur, Fonds Anna Cornelis en Diane van Marel, the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Leiden University, Leiden Municipality, the Isaac Alfred Ailion Foundation, Leiden Stad van Ontdekkingen, and the Friends of Japan Museum SieboldHuis, with the assistance of the Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
22nd of October 2024
De 2Doc- docu Bloedband is zo’n aan het begin van nacht geprogrammeerde parel waarmee de NPO haar cultuuraanbod laat flonkeren. Lees de hele recensie HIER.
19th of October 2024
Blood Ties on TV – 21st of October on NPO2 at 23.10
Blood Ties is a film produced by Prospektor in co-production with KRO-NCRV. Rated: 4,5 stars out of 5!
Een stukje van de recensie op de Protagonisten:
Bloedband is een spannende detective documentaire, waarbij de maakster (Anaïs López) van deze documentaire op zoek gaat naar haar oma. Prachtig verbeeld ook, waar Anaïs gebruik maakt van haar kwaliteiten als fotograaf en beeldend kunstenaar.
Los van de zorgvuldig, mooi gemonteerde beelden, zit er ook meer dan genoeg emotie in de documentaire. Haar moeder haar gezicht, die zegt dat het haar allemaal niet zoveel doet, staat constant vol met emotie. Je ziet het verleden tot leven komen en de pijn die daarbij komt kijken. Wat dat betreft verwoordt de oom van Anaïs perfect of het maken van deze documentaire wel zo een goed idee was. Want het verleden boven water halen, kan ook pijn doen. Niet alleen bij je moeder, maar ook bij anderen. Aan de andere kant zorgt het weer voor nieuwe contacten, die je anders niet op zou doen. Alles gebeurt ook spontaan, wat ook duidelijk te zien is. Dat komt de documentaire alleen maar ten goede.
Wat een spannende detective documentaire is Bloedband. Vol met emotie en de spontaniteit spat er vanaf. Op naar een lange documentaire, want regisseur Anaïs López weet als geen ander hoe ze emotie en verbeelding samenbrengt.
17th of October 2024
Te gast bij Kunststof podcast door Willemijn Veenhoven – luister terug!
De film ‘Bloedband’ is het nieuwste project van beeldend kunstenaar Anaïs López. De film vertelt het ongelooflijke verhaal van haar oma die in 1946 haar twee kleine kinderen achterliet en met haar Nazi-liefje naar Zuid-Amerika vertrok. Althans zo gaat het verhaal in de familie. Om grip te krijgen op haar verleden, deed Anaïs intensief onderzoek naar haar familiegeschiedenis. López is vooral bekend om haar langlopende en veelvormige kunstprojecten. Haar meest omvangrijke project was ‘The Migrant’. Een film, een graphic novel en een fototentoonstelling over de myna; een klein zwart vogeltje dat alleen in Singapore voorkomt.
Luister hier het hele interview af.
5th of October 2024
Blood Ties on the big screen at Breda Photo (with English subtitles)
Blood Ties is a film about my grandmother, who left her home and two small children to follow her Nazi lover to South America. At least, that is the story that is told in our family. When I try to find my grandmother to see what has become of her and to try and understand the choices she has made, I discover that this couldn’t be further from the truth.
The Film is screened daily (every 1,5 hour) on a big screen at Carré Chasse with English subtitles. Blood Ties is a film produced by Prospektor in co-production with KRO-NCRV.
2nd of September 2024
Makers opgelet! Workshop Storytelling to the Max bij Dupho op 8 oktober 2024.
Op 8 oktober geef ik een workshop ‘Storytelling to the Max’ bij Dupho.
In deze workshop laat ik je zien hoe storytelling werkt aan de hand van een aantal van mijn recente projecten. Ik neem je mee op avontuur; van Amsterdam tot Japan. Al reizend door mijn werk reik ik de bouwstenen en ingrediënten aan die je nodig hebt om je verhaal te vertellen en leer je anders kijken naar de wereld.
Aanmelden kan via marie@dupho.nl
Datum: 8 Oktober 2024
Tijd: 09:30 – 17:00
Locatie : Studio 711rent, Veemarkt Amsterdam
Ledenprijs: 80 euro ex btw
Meer info: https://www.dupho.nl/agenda/evenementdetail/486/-/workshop-storytelling-to-the-max-door-anais-lopez
20th of August 2024
Lecture at Penningsfoundation on the 3rd of October
On Thursday October 3, Anaïs López will come to Fotokafeine to give us an insight into how her mind works as an artist. She will take us along in her creative process, where her starting point is that reality is always stranger than any story you could come up with
yourself. If you are open to it and let yourself be carried away, you will come across the most beautiful stories in the most ordinary places.
When and Where?
Oct 03, 2024, 6:00PM Eindhoven, Geldropseweg 63, 5611 SE Eindhoven, Nederland
15th of August 2024
Op 19 oktober geef ik een lezing bij het Fotofestival aan de IJssel 2024.
Locatie: de Gasfabriek, Zutphenseweg 6 Deventer. Tijdstip: 11:00 – 12:00
Deel het avontuur van het Fotofestival aan de IJssel, waar de hedendaagse Nederlandse fotografie in het centrum staat. Het festival biedt een uitgebreid programma met fantastische lezingen, presentaties, portfoliobesprekingen en een pop-up foto expositie.
15th of July 2024
Blood Ties is selected for the golden calf competition! The movie will be screened at NFF & BredaPhoto
Blood Ties is a film about my grandmother, who left her home and two small children to follow her Nazi lover to South America. At least, that is the story that is told in our family. When I try to find my grandmother to see what has become of her and to try and understand the choices she has made, I discover that this couldn’t be further from the truth.
This search for my grandmother touches upon a lot of common themes like the destructive force of family secrets and the far reaching consequences that certain life choices can have, in the post-World War II era. But there are also some very recent themes that come to light, including the ethical consequences of modern technologies like DNA research in relation to the right to privacy. How far should we go in our search for the truth?
The movie is screened daily at Breda Photo from 13th September until 3rd of November. Location Carre Chasse – https://bredaphoto.nl/nl/locatie/carre-chasse/
There are still a few tickets available at NFF on the 21st of September at 9 pm. Book your ticket on time! https://www.filmfestival.nl/evenement/je-moeder-korte-filmblok-2
Blood Ties is a film of Anaïs López, produced by Prospektor in co-production with KRO-NCRV.
25th of May 2024
Rencontres d’Arles, see you there?
Curious about my two new projects: ‘Blood Ties’ or ‘The Turtle and the Monk’?
Please send me a message at postanais@gmail.com if you would like to chat about it, see the beautiful artist book and/or the trailer of the movies we just made.
I will be in in Arles from the 1st of July until the 6th of July. A bientôt!
15th of May 2024
3 juni bij Fotografencafe Kasteel Woerden, kom je ook luisteren?
Op 3 juni komt Anais López speciaal naar Fotografencafe Kasteel Woerden om te vertellen over haar twee nieuwste transmediaprojecten in wording ‘ Bloedband’ en ‘De Schildpad en de Monnik’. In de lezing neemt ze ons mee op reis door haar maakproces. Zij heeft zich ontwikkeld van eigenzinnige fotograaf naar een multidisciplinaire verhalenverteller die niet schuwt om samen te werken en zich onder te dompelen in nieuwe werelden van storytelling.
Op deze avond laat ze ons zien hoe die verhalen tot stand komen en hoe je met een klein persoonlijke verhaal een universele boodschap kan overbrengen.
15th of March 2024
My short documentary ‘Bloodies’ selected for Breda Photo
‘BloodTies’ is a film about my grandmother, who left her home and two small children to follow her Nazi lover to South America. At least, that is the story that is told in our family. When I try to find my grandmother to see what has become of her and to try and understand the choices she has made, I discover that this couldn’t be further from the truth.
This the first part of this project and will be shown in September at Breda Photo and on national television on the 21st of October.
20th of December 2023
Studio days ahead – ‘The Turtle and The Monk’ – the experimental movie
After preparing the material for months, it is time to bring everything together and film it in a real studio. With a wonderful crew and producer Prospektor and talented people like cameraman Ton Peeters and projector specialist Douwe Dijkstra we are ready to roll!
October 2023
Meanwhile in Japan…
Working in Kyoto with painter Yuta Niwa and graphic designer Teun van der Heijden.
Together we are creating a three dimensional artist book with handmade drawings of Yuta Niwa, gyotakus and photography.
We will present the artist book and the performance in 2024.
30th of May 2023
Great news! Project grants from Filmfonds and Mondriaan Fund for ‘The Turtle and the Monk’
This month we received great news: thanks to the the Filmfonds and Mondriaan Fund we are able to make our first experimental movie ‘The Turtle and The Monk’ and a new artist book with a live performance. We can’t wait to start!
Thank you so much Mondriaan Fund and Filmfonds for making this dream become a reality!
24th of November 2022
See you at the Pan? Stand F – Wall & Cabinet
PAN Amsterdam, the Netherland’s leading fair in art, antiques and design. Every year, more than 45,000 art lovers are inspired and tempted by the many thousands of works of art on show. Don’t miss it!
The last pieces of ‘The Migrant’ are going to be on sale there. Thanks to MiaP for this wonderful opportunity. Come and visit us at Stand F – Wall & Cabinet.
19th of November 2022
My first documentary for Dutch Television!
‘Bloodties’ is a project about my grandmother. She left her home and two small children to follow her Nazi lover to South America. At least, that is the story that is told in our family. Trying to get a grip on my past, I obsessively researched my family history. But the deeper I dig, the more I lose that grip. I start to question why I so desperately want to have a conclusive story about the past.
This project came to life during the pandemic and made me question how we make our own stories. It is also a new step in my artist practice. This is going to be my first documentary / Teledoc Campus for Dutch Television. Thanks to KRO-NRCV & Teledoc Campus & Prospektor.
28th of September 2022
Working on my project ‘The Turtle and The Monk’.
Soon I will be traveling to Japan from 17th of October until the 29th of October to collaborate with two fantastic Japanese artists. I will be working in Kyoto with filmmaker Hiroshi Okamoto and painter Yuta Niwa. The project will consist of an experimental film, performance, artist book and exhibition with Prospektor as producer.
22nd of September 2022
‘The Migrant’ on sale at One Wonders
With a photo of One Wonders, you own an original work from an exhibition. Not just a unique photo, but one with a special story. One Wonders offers work made by professional, extraordinary storytellers. After their work has been exhibited, One Wonders selects the most beautiful photos for you. In perfect condition.
Curious check: www.onewonders.nl
11th of September 2022
Public Lecture @Jipfestphotofestival in Jakarta – Theater Bulungan Blok M
5th of August 2022
Collaboration with JIPFest & Erasmus Huis
JIPFest and Erasmus Huis present the Storytelling Strategies Workshop with Anaïs López on 13-14 September 2022 at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta. Anaïs López, an Amsterdam-based visual artist and storyteller, won the Director Guild award for best digital storytelling for her latest project, The Migrant. She was also awarded the title of Master Storyteller by the Narrative Journalism Foundation.
This workshop covers knowledge and skills in formulating the strategy for a visual project, from planning to execution. Each of the 12 participants would need to prepare their projects, either photography-based, mixed media, or cross-media projects originating from photography.
Through pitching process, participants will have the opportunity to refine their own idea and develop their projects to the next level. And through discussion, they can also meet and build connections with other like-minded participants, and get inspired by others’ projects.
SCHEDULE & VENUE
- Schedule: 13-14 September, 10:00-18:00
- Venue: Erasmus Huis, Jl. Haji R. Rasuna Said Blok C No.3, Setiabudi, Jakarta Selatan, Google Map
25th of June 2022
‘The Turtle and The Monk’ winner of the scholarship 2022 @ Oog op natuur
Beurswinnaars 2022. Foto: Judith Linders.
Dit zijn de beurswinnaars van 2022!
Op 22 juni hebben vijf fotografen een beurs in ontvangst genomen van Oog op de Natuur. De feestelijke bijeenkomst vond plaats in The Green House in Utrecht. Theo Bosboom, coördinator van de stichting: “De winnende projecten laten het belang van natuur en natuurbescherming zien en vragen aandacht voor belangrijke thema’s. Op ieder hun eigen wijze vertellen de fotografen belangrijke verhalen over de natuur en de rol die de mens daarin speelt. Ze houden de kijker een spiegel voor.”
Dit zijn de winnende projecten:
- Sumak Kawsay: De Natuur haar Rechten door Sanne Derks
- Modern Times door Rogier Alleblas
- Absence door Vincent van Gaalen
- De Schildpad en de Monnik door Anaïs Lopez
- De prijs van een levend onderwaterschilderij door Corné Sparidaens
20th of February 2022
Collaboration with Institut Kesenian Jakarta
Do you want to know how artist and storyteller Anaïs López develop “The Migrant”?
Join this online workshop where she will share her experience in developing her award-winning projects. The workshop is organized by Institut Kesenian Jakarta (Ikj Campus) in cooperation with Erasmus Huis.
Workshop “Storytelling Strategies”
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
16:00 – 18:00 Jakarta Time (UTC+7)
Online via Zoom
Register to bit.ly/storytellingstrategies
20th of January 2022
The Migrant opening at Erasmus Huis.
Yesterday “The Migrant” exhibition was officially opened at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta!
It was opened by the Rector of Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) Dr. Indah Tjahjawulan, M.Sn., followed by a live online interview with the artist Anaïs López and Laura Verduijn from Prospektor, hosted by Director of Erasmus Huis Yolande Melsert.
“The Migrant” is a multimedia exhibition by Dutch artist Anaïs López, which tells the story of Mynah, a bird who traveled from Indonesia to Singapore to London, where it became homesick and stopped singing. The project also tells a wider story about our treatment of animals, social engineering and our attempt to shape an ideal society. At the same time it is a metaphor for our relationship with ‘the migrant’.
Produced by Amsterdam-based documentary and multimedia agency Prospektor, “The Migrant” uses audio, video, text and photography to take you on an unprecedented journey.The exhibition runs until 6 March 2022, and you can come to Erasmus Huis directly without prior registration. Erasmus Huis is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00.
21st of September 2021
The Migrant opening at The Guernsey Photofestival.
Thanks to St James Concert and Assembly Hall and the The Guernsey Symphony Orchestra for a remarkable opening night.
25th of August 2021
The Migrant on his way to the Guernsey Photography Festival!
On the 23rd September 2021, The Guernsey Photography Festival will launch its long-awaited 10th anniversarycelebration edition, themed Acts of Love and Rebellion.The Festival features a sensational exhibition programme, with over 20 international artists, a host of exciting multidisciplinary events and a special party, open to all, due to take place at the German Underground Hospital, the largest structural reminder of the German Occupation existing in the Channel Islands.
Acts of Love and Rebellion will run from 23 September until 23 October and will include over 10 exhibitions featuring local and international artists in venues across Saint Peter Port.
The Migrant will be one of the exhibition presented there and there will be a live performance on the 25th of September by Anaïs López.
Thanks to my team at Prospektor and Kummer & Herrman and the wonderful crew at The Guernsey Photography Festival. And also a special thank you to Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie, Mondriaan Fonds, Marinus Plantema Foundation and Nederlands Fotomuseum.
13th of August 2021
In the fall of 2021 it is time for some lectures, performances and workshops.
11th of September 10.30 am until 12:00 am
Lecture at the BMK, Utrecht – Dutch
17th of September 4 pm until 6 pm
A sneak preview of my new project ‘ The Turtle and The Monk’ at Achtergracht nummer 4.
Presentation open to all public – English / Dutch
25th of September – 10 am until 11 am
Performance of ‘The Migrant’ at the Guernsey Photofestival- UK – Free entrance – English
1st of October 8 pm until 9 pm
Lecture at gallery Penning in Eindhoven – Dutch
1st of November 10 am until 5 pm
Workshop ‘Storytelling’ in collaboration with Dupho at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam.
Would you like to participate? For more information please email Marieke (marieke@dupho.nl)
30th of July 2021
The Migrant will be on show at Foto Tallinn.
The handmade golden silkscreens (2018–2019) will be presented here and form part of López’ multimedia project, The Migrant. The Migrant tells the turbulent life story of the Javan mynah. A member of the starling family, the bird is originally from Java (Indonesia) but was introduced to Singapore in the early 20th century via the songbird trade. Today, the feathered friend is reviled, persecuted, and even killed. The Migrant tells the remarkable life story of one bird whilst simultaneously addressing broader themes, such as the complex relationship between humans and animals, the consequences of rapid urbanisation, and the position of the unwanted outsider.
The silkscreens, which represent the story of Mynah, are all unique and made with golden ink. They were exhibited at the Dutch Photography Museum in 2020.
The 2021 edition of Foto Tallinn takes place at Kai Art Center between September 2nd and September 5th, presenting the latest works by 37 Estonian and international artists.
15th of April 2021
A dream comes true! Mynah is back in Singapore. We are finally bringing back the story where it belongs!
The Migrant opens today at Objectifs. Follow a mynah’s journey through local history through Anaïs López’s latest multimedia project. Exploring themes of human-animal relationships, migration, urbanisation, perceptions of the other, and more, catch the exhibition from now till 30 May in the Chapel Gallery.
Register for the Panel Discussion with Anaïs López, Eefje Blankevoort and Sonny Liew on 19 May: bit.ly/3mzwz7M Register for the Cross-Media Project Sharing with Anaïs López and Eefje Blankevoort on 20 May: bit.ly/3wJKTzl
The Migrant is made possible with the support of Creative Industries Fund NL, Nederlands Fotomuseum, Erasmus Huis, Marinus Plantema Foundation and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
10th of April 2021
The Sandwich Show on tour through Amsterdam.
Together with Jaap van den Beukel, Reinier Gerritsen and Wil van Iersel we walked through Amsterdam North, South, West, East and Centre.
01th of April 2021
Yes it is going to happen! After a turbulent year and rescheduling every venue… The Migrant is officially on its way to Singapore! 
Thanks to the super team: Prospektor and the amazing Laura Verduijn, Kummer & Herrman and the wonderful crew at Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film. The opening is planned for 15th of April 2021 at Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film. And also a special 
to Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie & Embassy of the Netherlands in Singapore and Brunei.
26th of January 2021
New initiative!
Bringing art to the people during the pandemic!
The Sandwich Show is a photo exhibition on sandwich boards that you can order for the street in front of your house or elsewhere.
In these Corona times, working at home, eating delivered food and in social confinement, four photographers decided to bring you their work offline and tell you the stories behind the photos in person. Photographers Reinier Gerritsen, Jaap van den Beukel, Wil van Iersel en Anaïs López stroll through the city with boards on their chests and backs with two photo exhibitions. When they arrive in your street they form a line and one photographer talks about his work. Then everyone turns around and it’s time for the other exhibition. Then they continue their journey to their next destination.
Anaïs Lopez 