About / Bio Desiré van den Berg (1991) is an award winning, self-taught photographer whose work spans editorial, documentary, and portrait photography. Van den Berg holds a BA in Linguistics from the University of Amsterdam and studied Mandarin Chinese at both Leiden University and City University Hong Kong. She began her career in 2011, capturing nightlife, subcultures, and travel scenes, and has since expanded her creative practice to include cinematography.
Her photography often delves into social issues, resulting in intimate, thought provoking imagery. In 2023, she published her first book, ‘ENTRE’. A docufiction focused on the Entrepotbrug, a distinctive building overlooking Amsterdam’s Borneohaven in the east of the city.
Recognized for her artistic contributions, she was awarded the prestigious Zilveren Camera for art, culture, and entertainment photography.
Driven by an interest in scientific and philosophical questions around truth, objectivity, and reality, Van den Berg approaches her work as an ongoing investigation into these themes. She continuously reflects on her own role, influence, and position as a white female photographer navigating the complexities of representation and authorship.
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