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Ruth van Beek: The Oldest Thing

• Van Zoetendaal • ISBN not provided

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Ruth van Beek: The Oldest Thing

• Van Zoetendaal

ISBN not provided

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In her work, which originates in her ever-growing archive, Ruth van Beek often uses the established visual codes of photography. The images, mainly from old books, become her tools, source material, and context. Van Beek physically intervenes in the pictures – folding, cutting, or adding pieces of painted paper – rearranging and manipulating the image long enough to reveal the universe that lies within.

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Publisher: Van Zoetendaal

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Contributor: Van Beek’s long-time friend Basje Boer add nuance to the material

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Category: Collage ArtCategory: Contemporary PhotographyCategory: Dutch PhotographyCategory: Found PhotographyCategory: PhotoCategory: Photo BookCategory: PhotobooksCategory: Photography

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