Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof
9 February - 21 September 2025Maastricht, the Netherlands
Immerse yourself in Dutch cultural heritage with Jimmy Nelson’s exhibition, Between the Sea and the Sky, open until September 21st, 2025, at Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht.
Visitors can expect a captivating display of Dutch folk costumes (klederdracht) depicted in breathtaking large-format portraits that celebrate both tradition and contemporary artistry. These analogue images—created with the meticulous precision of a 10×8 large-format camera—will be shown publicly for the first time, offering an intimate glimpse into the cultural richness of the Netherlands.
The exhibition brings together portraits from 20 distinct communities, inviting viewers to engage in an immersive visual dialogue. Each piece reflects not only Dutch heritage but a universal story of unity and preservation. In addition to this Dutch collection, the exhibit will include select pieces from Nelson’s broader body of work, offering a glimpse into his extensive photographic portfolio from around the globe. This curated selection highlights Nelson’s enduring dedication to documenting humanity’s diverse beauty and shared heritage, reinforcing the sense of global unity that is a recurring theme in his work.
The Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht, with its unique blend of historical and modern architecture, provides the perfect setting for this exhibition. Located in the heart of Europe, the museum itself symbolises the convergence of past and present, resonating with the themes of heritage and continuity that are central to Nelson’s work.
‘Between the Sea and the Sky’ promises to captivate, inspire, and provoke meaningful reflection on the importance of cultural preservation and unity in our rapidly changing world. We invite you to join us in celebrating this extraordinary artistic journey and to engage in the ongoing conversation about our collective cultural heritage.
