Berber Theunissen
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Berber Theunissen [b. 1989] graduated cum laude from Fotoacademie, Amsterdam, in 2013. Working exclusively in medium format, Berber’s work revolves around issues of femininity and early motherhood. Whether that has been documenting the incredibly strong bonds between her and her partner as they look to navigate the intense heartbreak of a miscarriage, or capturing beautifully intimate investigations into the imperfections of the human form, Berber’s work offers an incredibly honest account of what it means to be a young mother.
“I focus my camera on things that affect me personally. Things that I love, but also things that make me feel vulnerable. I capture the moments, emotions and memories in which these intense situations were revolving around me. Photography offers me a foothold, enabling me to observe my life in a more objective way. I reflect upon my own struggles by looking at how my friends and others around me cope with similar situations and feelings.” – @theunissenberber
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Further Reading
PRESS: Guardian ‘Best new talent’
PRESS: Wül Magazine – Why We Create
WINNER: Independent Photographer, Jan, 2021
Portrait above by Lizzy Ann
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Follow on Artsy
All enquiries | tom@opendoors.gallery
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EXPLORE HER SERIES…
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Berber Theunissen: Grief, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Disconnected, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: First Days, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Sparkle, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Tomorrow, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Caddo Lake, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: They Kept Us Sane, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Boy & Buddy, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Bad Joke, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: The Beginning, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Rock Bottom, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Somewhere Between Life and Death, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Fresh Day, 2023
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Berber Theunissen: Psychedelic Mornings no.1
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Berber Theunissen: Psychedelic Mornings no.2
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