After hours: Ed van der Elsken

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER MARWAN MAGROUN  

We welcome Marwan Magroun (Rotterdam, 1985) as our guest speaker. Marwan is a Dutch-Tunisian photographer and filmmaker. Drawing on his bicultural background, he offers a unique perspective on social issues, reflected throughout his photography and projects. He has worked as a full-time photographer since 2017 and has been the Photographer of the Netherlands since 2022. During two sessions, he will share his perspective on photography and the work of Ed van der Elsken. 

MUSIC BY ELIAS MAZIAN  

DJ, singer-songwriter, and Private Hearts radio host dives into the world of Dutch-language music for this edition of After Hours. In a three-hour set, he takes you on a journey through songs that tell stories and speak with honesty. Just as Ed van der Elsken did with his camera. 

WORKSHOPS  

Get inspired by the worlds of photography and illustration. Join one of our creative workshops and discover new ways to tell stories through images. 

Black and white photo collage

Experiment with photographs the way Ed van der Elsken did. Cut, combine and create new stories by bringing images together. 

Create your own zine

What do you want to preserve for the city of tomorrow? In this workshop, hosted by Aike Matilde and Museumnacht Amsterdam, you'll create your own zine. These small self-published booklets are designed, printed, folded, and distributed by you.

Illustrating like Fiep Westendorp

What makes a Fiep Westendorp character so recognisable? Explore different drawing techniques and create your own illustration inspired by her distinctive style. 

Inside street photography

Learn the basics of street photography, including light and composition, and have your portrait taken by one of our professional photographers. 

VISIT THE EXHIBITIONS  

Ed van der Elsken. Up Close  

He is one of the most beloved Dutch photographers of the twentieth century. But how did his images come about? What did he see that others didn't? And what did he set aside (sometimes for years) before he was satisfied? The exhibition Ed van der Elsken. Up Close takes you into his workroom.

Fiep Westendorp  

Step into the world of Fiep Westendorp and discover the original illustrations behind characters such as Jip and Janneke, Pim and Pom, and Pluk van de Petteflet. 

THANKS TO

This evening is made possible in part by the VSB Fonds.