What is Photo Art?
Photo art refers to photographic works consciously created and presented as art, not as decoration or a poster, but as a fully-fledged artwork with artistic intent, craftsmanship, and collector's value. The distinction lies in the combination of the image itself, the material on which it is printed, the scale at which it is presented, and the status of the photographer or artist. Photo art on Dibond, acrylic glass, or fine art print is therefore a fundamentally different category from a photo poster or wall decoration.
Photo Art at Modernekunst.nl
The photo art collection at Modernekunst.nl features 56 works by five carefully selected artists, each with their own visual language and international reach.
Nissim Men is the absolute cornerstone of the collection. The Israeli-Belgian photo artist is internationally recognized for his large-format city photography, where he composes complete cityscapes from hundreds of individual shots. His works of Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, and other cities are available in exceptionally large formats, up to more than 150 cm, and are available as limited editions on Dibond. Prices range up to €3,650, reflecting Nissim Men's market position as a collector's artist.
Floyd Douglas brings his characteristic street photography with pop art influences. His works are energetic, colorful, and possess direct visual power. Gert Willem Haasnoot works at the intersection of street art and photography, with iconic images such as Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Dancing Girl. Phil Girven creates contemplative, atmospheric photo art. Pieter Vonk completes the collection with his own photographic perspective.
The works are available on Dibond, acrylic, or acrylic glass, photo Dibond, and fine art print. Formats range from 50 cm to over 150 cm, predominantly landscape in orientation. There are also unique works among all pieces; over 40 works are limited editions.
Photo Art on Dibond, why this material?
Dibond is the preferred material for serious photo art. It is a composite panel made of two thin aluminum plates with a polyethylene core, making it extremely lightweight yet exceptionally stable. Photos on Dibond show no warping, golfing, or shrinkage — the image remains flat and sharp. The matte or glossy finish of the photo surface provides maximum color depth and detail reproduction, and Dibond is resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations. This makes it suitable for both home and office environments.
Why buy photo art at Modernekunst.nl?
The photo art collection at Modernekunst.nl is deliberately curated from the higher segment: artists with international recognition, works in limited editions, and museum-quality materials. This is not a decoration shop — it is a gallery that takes photographic art seriously. All works are professionally packaged and shipped from our gallery in Leiden. Do you want to see a work by Nissim Men or another artist in person? Visit us every Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00 at Nieuwe Rijn 13A in Leiden, or make an appointment.