Hans Neleman
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Hans Neleman is an international photographer and film director
, and founder of WIN-Initiative stock photography agency.
and working in New York City
. He is also the founder of boutique stock photography agency WIN-Initiative and its promotional magazine, WINk. Born in Vlaardingen
, Holland, Neleman studied Fine Art at the Goldsmiths College of Art in London
, England and specialized in Photography
and Film
while at the Polytechnic of Central London (now University of Westminster
). Neleman then pursued studio arts at the master level at New York University
before establishing himself in his field.
Neleman's personal work includes still lifes and assemblages, while his commercial work has included fashion and celebrity portraiture, as well as advertising campaigns for clients like Nike
, American Express
and Sony
. In the 90s, Neleman also directed several music videos for bands like Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Judybats and Die Toten Hosen.
Neleman has also had several books published. His first, Moko: Maori Tattoo (1999), delved into the world of the Maori. Silence (2000) features the photographer's unique still lifes and Night Chicas (2003) explores the world of prostitutes in Guatemala
.
Neleman has most recently branched out from his photography. He first founded a boutique stock photography agency, WIN-Initiative, centered around youth culture imagery, and launched a quarterly online magazine, WINk. An international photography competition, 10 BEST 10, soon followed. Neleman also co-created an iPhone app for obtaining digital releases, iD Release.
Trust ,3am Magazine 2004, Interview with Hans Neleman and Richard Marshall
Hasselblad Masters: October 2006
PDN: Legends Online
Faces of Pride Eagle Tribune online Magazine, February 2008, Interview with Hans Neleman and Michelle Morrissey
PDN Compare Hans Neleman and Duane Michals
The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research, Hans Neleman's Maori
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, and founder of WIN-Initiative stock photography agency.
Biography
Hans Neleman (May 30, 1960) is a Dutch-born photographer and director residing in ConnecticutConnecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
and working in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. He is also the founder of boutique stock photography agency WIN-Initiative and its promotional magazine, WINk. Born in Vlaardingen
Vlaardingen
Vlaardingen is a town in South Holland in the Netherlands. It is located on the north bank of the Nieuwe Maas/Nieuwe Waterweg river at the confluence with the Oude Maas...
, Holland, Neleman studied Fine Art at the Goldsmiths College of Art in London
London
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, England and specialized in Photography
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
and Film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
while at the Polytechnic of Central London (now University of Westminster
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
). Neleman then pursued studio arts at the master level at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
before establishing himself in his field.
Neleman's personal work includes still lifes and assemblages, while his commercial work has included fashion and celebrity portraiture, as well as advertising campaigns for clients like Nike
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
, American Express
American Express
American Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best...
and Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
. In the 90s, Neleman also directed several music videos for bands like Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Judybats and Die Toten Hosen.
Neleman has also had several books published. His first, Moko: Maori Tattoo (1999), delved into the world of the Maori. Silence (2000) features the photographer's unique still lifes and Night Chicas (2003) explores the world of prostitutes in Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
.
Neleman has most recently branched out from his photography. He first founded a boutique stock photography agency, WIN-Initiative, centered around youth culture imagery, and launched a quarterly online magazine, WINk. An international photography competition, 10 BEST 10, soon followed. Neleman also co-created an iPhone app for obtaining digital releases, iD Release.
Exhibitions
- 1991 Visual Arts Museum, New York
- 1993 Eton Gallery Detroit, Michigan
- 1994 Cintermex Monterrey, Mexico
- 1994 Art Projects International, New York
- 1995 Schneider Gallery, Chicago
- 1996 World Trade Financial Center, Netherlands
- 1998 Tabakman Gallery New York, New York
- 1999 Cultura De Nuevo León y Drexel Galeria, Mexico
- 1999 Holland Festival, Netherlands
- 2000 Biennale De Lyon, France
- 2003 Ricco/Maresca Gallery, New York
- 2009 Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts
Books
- 1999 Moko - Maori Tattoo, ISBN 3-908161-95-9
- 2000 Silence, ISBN 3-908163-30-7
- 2003 Night Chicas, ISBN 1-932-02605-3
Articles
- http://www.3ammagazine.com/artarchives/2004/jun/interview_hans_neleman.html
Trust ,3am Magazine 2004, Interview with Hans Neleman and Richard Marshall
- http://www.hasselbladusa.com/masters-2006/october---hans-neleman.aspx
Hasselblad Masters: October 2006
- http://pdngallery.com/legends3/neleman/
PDN: Legends Online
- http://www.eagletribune.com/lifestyle/x1876420849/Faces-of-pride-Exhibit-features-photos-of-Maori-people-embracing-their-roots
Faces of Pride Eagle Tribune online Magazine, February 2008, Interview with Hans Neleman and Michelle Morrissey
- http://pdngallery.com/legends3/index_intro.html
PDN Compare Hans Neleman and Duane Michals
Duane Michals
Duane Michals is an American photographer. Michals' work makes innovative use of photo-sequences, often incorporating text to examine emotion and philosophy.-Education and career:...
- http://aesthetic.gregcookland.com/2008/03/hans-neleman.html
The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research, Hans Neleman's Maori