Photographer Ivo van der bent (1983) graduated in 2006 from the Fotoacademie in Amsterdam.
In his work, mainly commissioned by editorial and commercial parties, Ivo combines the wishes of his client with his very own ideas about photography, without detracting from his clients: “I do my own thing. After all, that's what they want: my photo."
Ivo's photography "is not meant to be beautiful." Although Van der Bent does take the aesthetic side of his photos into account, it is not his intention to capture the most pleasant or graceful side of his subject per se.
Van der Bent's own strong personality, his direct approach to the subject, a predilection for peculiar situations and sincere indifference to drawing conclusions, enable him as a photographer to create eyebrow-raising images. As a viewer we are directly involved, but we cannot influence the image. What you see is what you get: Ivo's photos.
For more information about Ivo's work, send us an email or call +31 (0) 20 7370974.