About
What to expect
The evening opens two exhibitions: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography and House of Hope.
The SO'26 selection reflects the diversity of Dutch photography, from poetic fantasy and intimate portraits to observational work and experiments with colour and material.
House of Hope by Marjolein Busstra tells the story of the Palestinian Manar, who founded a school in the occupied West Bank.
- Prints in handmade ceramic frames
- Images on beach towels and wallpaper
- Also on dibond and photo paper
- House of Hope by Marjolein Busstra
- Follows Manar, the school and families
- Focus on education and nonviolent resistance
- Includes photos, film, phone images, letters, drawings
- Part made in co-creation with Manar
- Shows education, care and community can offer hope
Questions
When does Opening Night: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography & House of Hope start and end?
Opening Night: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography & House of Hope runs Friday, 11 December 2026, 16:30 until 21:00.
Where is Opening Night: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography & House of Hope?
Opening Night: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography & House of Hope takes place at Fotomuseum Hilversum, Kerkbrink 6, Hilversum.
How much are tickets for Opening Night: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography & House of Hope?
Opening Night: SO'26 − Selection of Dutch Photography & House of Hope is free to enter.
What is in the SO'26 selection?
The selection reflects the diversity of Dutch photography: poetic fantasy, intimate portraits, observational work, and experiments with colour and material.
After the three-day SO'26 Expo at Melkweg in June, it moves to Hilversum for a new museum presentation.
Selected photographers:
Pie Aerts
Lotte Bruning Donskoi i.s.m. Carla IJff
Michel Campfens
Jermain Cikic
Yasemin Demirözcan
Clara Franke
Nanda Hagenaars
Rob Hornstra
Nella Ngingo
Mark Rammers
Jaap Scheeren
Sas Schilten
Enzo Visser
Aisha Zeijpveld
Lieve van der Zijde
What is House of Hope about?
House of Hope by filmmaker and photographer Marjolein Busstra tells the story of the Palestinian Manar, who founded a school in the occupied West Bank.
Her education philosophy and choice for nonviolent resistance are central.
Busstra follows Manar, the school and the families.
The work uses photography, film, phone images, correspondence and children's drawings.
Part of the work was made in co-creation with Manar.
It shows how education, care and community can offer hope.
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Getting there
Fotomuseum Hilversum, Kerkbrink 6, 1211 BX Hilversum, Noord-Holland, NL
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