Janne van Gilst
1991, Colijnsplaat
Within my work as a photographer, I focus on stories that are imbedded in the landscape. 
While growing up on the island of Noord-Beveland in Zeeland, I developed an awareness of the landscapes I was surrounded by. I have been photographing my changing environment since studying Documentary Photography at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. 

Based in Kamperland, The Netherlands.
Education
2009 – 2013 – Documentary Photography, Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague
2008 – 2009 – Preparatory year, Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague
Nominations/Grants
2022 – Residency Het Lage Noorden, Mondriaanfonds
2021 – PRO Onderzoek, Stroom Den Haag
2019 – Rabo Photographic Portrait Talent Longlist
2015 – Selection Foto Kees Scherer Prijs 
2013 – Unseen Dummy Award Shortlist
Exhibitions
2024 – 24+25 mei, De Cultuurakker, Zoutelande
2024 – Suikerbietensage, ZB | Bibliotheek van Zeeland, Middelburg 
2023 – Kunstspoor 2023 with Gino Anthonisse, Catharina Maria Hof, Kamperland
2023 – Zomeratelier 2023, CBK Zeeland, Middelburg
2022 – Miltfjoerboskjes on tour, various locations, Friesland
2022 – Endpresentation residency, Het Lage Noorden, Marrum
2021 – 'Langstme', Triënnale Kunsthuis SYB, Beetsterzwaag
2021 – 'Raamexpo Miltvuurbosjes', Kunsthuis SYB, Beetsterzwaag
2020 – 'De Boer Op', Filmfestival, Podium Vlieland
2019 – 'Landschap van Herinnering', Rechtbank, Middelburg
2019 – World Press Photo Zierikzee, Nieuwe Kerk, Zierikzee
2019 – Photobook Exhibition, Athens Photofestival, Athens
2019 – Prix du Livre 2019, Recontres d’Arles, Arles
2019 – 'Nooit meer werken', Zeeuws Museum, Middelburg
2018 – 'Zeeland, Land in Zee', CBK Zeeland, Middelburg
2018 – Saudade: An Intersection of Archives and Art, Twelve Twelve Gallery, The Hague
2017 – This Art Fair, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
2017 – Budvar Young Art Event #2, Nest, The Hague
2017 – PLAY TIME in collaboration with Windmakers, Kunstvlaai Festival, SSBA Salon, Amsterdam
2016 – This Art Fair, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam

Publications/Media
2021 – 'Miltvuurbosjes, oude bakens van dodelijk gevaar', Friesch Dagblad
2021 – 'Verdwijnende miltvuurbosjes', Freed, Leeuwarder Courant
2021 – 'Interview over miltvuurbosjes', Op & Uut, Omroep Fryslân
2021 – 'Bosjes vol gevaar' SA24
2020 – 'Concert at Home livestream', Concert at Sea, Brouwersdam
2020 – 'Doorzitten', Letter & Geest, Trouw
2019 – ‘Strao: ode aan een eeuwenoude traditie’, Archievenblad nr. 5
2019 – ‘Strao’, Fotoboek, SUB Publishing, Rijswijk
2019 – 'Weg met de wintergeesten', In Beeld, NRC Handelsblad
2019 – 'Paard en berijder staan strak in het gelid voor portrettenserie Janne van Gilst over de Straô', PZC
2019 – 'Zeeland door de ogen van Janne van Gilst', Groôs op Zeêland


Talks
2019 – World Press Photo Exhibition Talks, FiZi, Zierikzee
2019 – Picture This #15, Fotomuseum Den Haag, The Hague
2018 – Pitch, Donkere Kamer #14, LatarenVenster, Rotterdam


Other activities
2018 – Coördinator Studium Generale, KABK
2017 – Museum Teacher, Huis van het Boek, The Hague
2017 – 2018 Project assistent, Hans van der Meer
2015 – Co-founder of Windmakers art initiative, The Hague
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