Rob Hornstra / The Europeans
@theeuropeans.bsky.social
Photographer working with @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social on The Europeans, a ten-year project on Europeans in times of drastic changes. Website: www.robhornstra.com / www.theeuropeans.org. Sign up for newsletter: https://www.robhornstra.com/about.
"Bloemen Bloemen Grote Bossen €5". This 2021 work (71.5 x 86 cm) is waiting in my studio to be picked up today by a renter. Feel free to contact me if you’re interested in renting work — also if your favourite work isn’t shown in the online library.
More information: robhornstra.com/photo-rental
More information: robhornstra.com/photo-rental
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
"Bloemen Bloemen Grote Bossen €5". This 2021 work (71.5 x 86 cm) is waiting in my studio to be picked up today by a renter. Feel free to contact me if you’re interested in renting work — also if your favourite work isn’t shown in the online library.
More information: robhornstra.com/photo-rental
More information: robhornstra.com/photo-rental
Did you miss our Black Friday deals? That’s entirely possible — we don’t do Black Friday. Still looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? Have a look at our The Europeans shop. You can rent artworks or purchase t-shirts and books, and every purchase supports our project The Europeans.
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Did you miss our Black Friday deals? That’s entirely possible — we don’t do Black Friday. Still looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? Have a look at our The Europeans shop. You can rent artworks or purchase t-shirts and books, and every purchase supports our project The Europeans.
@jarlvanderploeg.bsky.social schrijft exact de woorden die ik voel als ik Dilan Yesilgöz hoor of zie.
Sinds ik vroeger iedere week moest watertrappelen bij zwemles, heb ik niet meer zo’n hekel aan iets of iemand gehad als aan Dilan Yesilgöz.
Die sloebers mogen blij zijn dat we niet langer de zweep van onze voorouders hanteren
www.volkskrant.nl
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
@jarlvanderploeg.bsky.social schrijft exact de woorden die ik voel als ik Dilan Yesilgöz hoor of zie.
In one of the most prosperous countries in the world, a voters majority once again chose to turn right and support politics that foster hate and division. I photographed every polling station in Bernheze municipality. Many thanks to all the polling station volunteers. 📸 @martijnschmidt.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
In one of the most prosperous countries in the world, a voters majority once again chose to turn right and support politics that foster hate and division. I photographed every polling station in Bernheze municipality. Many thanks to all the polling station volunteers. 📸 @martijnschmidt.bsky.social
Hulde aan @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social door het op te nemen tegen Meta en dan ook nog eens te winnen.
Hoera! De rechter gaf ons vandaag gelijk en stelde dat Meta inderdaad handelt in strijd met de wet. Meta moet de keuze van de gebruiker respecteren!
https://www.bitsoffreedom.nl/2025/10/02/oordeel-rechter-meta-moet-keuze-gebruiker-respecteren/
https://www.bitsoffreedom.nl/2025/10/02/oordeel-rechter-meta-moet-keuze-gebruiker-respecteren/
Rechter in rechtszaak Bits of Freedom: Meta moet keuze gebruiker respecteren
Bits of Freedom komt op voor internetvrijheid door de online grondrechten op communicatievrijheid en privacy te beschermen.
www.bitsoffreedom.nl
October 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hulde aan @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social door het op te nemen tegen Meta en dan ook nog eens te winnen.
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Ondertussen in Rusland. Het team van Navalny blijft in kaart hoeveel Poetins handlangers verdienen in het meest corrupte land ter wereld. De twee-jarige zoon van openbaar aanklager Igor Krasnov heeft een appartement van 7,2 miljoen euro.
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navalny.com/p/6688/
Тайная жизнь генпрокурора
Москва — очень дорогой город. Безумно и неподъемно дорогой. Здесь дорого жить, отдыхать, передвигаться и развлекаться. Это огромная несправедливость, но по факту: если вам не посчастливилось родиться ...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Ondertussen in Rusland. Het team van Navalny blijft in kaart hoeveel Poetins handlangers verdienen in het meest corrupte land ter wereld. De twee-jarige zoon van openbaar aanklager Igor Krasnov heeft een appartement van 7,2 miljoen euro.
navalny.com/p/6688/
navalny.com/p/6688/
Last year the Forhanna Foundation acquired my work for their collection. This year they choose this work from 'New Botanica'. And they’ve pledged to keep collecting in the years ahead. A wonderful and unique commitment to support long-term projects like The Europeans. @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Last year the Forhanna Foundation acquired my work for their collection. This year they choose this work from 'New Botanica'. And they’ve pledged to keep collecting in the years ahead. A wonderful and unique commitment to support long-term projects like The Europeans. @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social
Over a year ago Anders Mørch invited me for an interview with Louisiana Channel – the world’s largest archive on contemporary art (as mentioned on their YouTube channel). We talked about my graduation, The Sochi Project, The Europeans & more. Full interview here: @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social
Photographer Rob Hornstra: We Have to Get Closer to Each Other
YouTube video by Louisiana Channel
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Over a year ago Anders Mørch invited me for an interview with Louisiana Channel – the world’s largest archive on contemporary art (as mentioned on their YouTube channel). We talked about my graduation, The Sochi Project, The Europeans & more. Full interview here: @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social
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If you haven’t stopped already, let today be the day you cease to buy anything from Amazon.
September 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Prep for the presentation is in full swing. Looking forward to meet you at Superraum in Dortmund tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 pm. This is a public talk ahead of a workshop I’ll be giving on Thursday. @arnepiepke.bsky.social @maximilianmann.bsky.social @nordstadtblogger.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Prep for the presentation is in full swing. Looking forward to meet you at Superraum in Dortmund tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 pm. This is a public talk ahead of a workshop I’ll be giving on Thursday. @arnepiepke.bsky.social @maximilianmann.bsky.social @nordstadtblogger.bsky.social
Welcome at art fair NAP+ at Markthallen Amsterdam. Join us until Sunday, every day from 11 am until 19 pm. @galeriewvl.bsky.social @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Welcome at art fair NAP+ at Markthallen Amsterdam. Join us until Sunday, every day from 11 am until 19 pm. @galeriewvl.bsky.social @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social
Een kleine kunstbeurs, van hoge kwaliteit. Dat was de belofte waarmee de galeriehouders Sara Lang en David van Doesburg vorig jaar NAP+ lanceerden. De Amsterdamse kunstbeurs was een succes, daarom opent deze week de tweede editie.
www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-medi...
www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-medi...
Ook bij de tweede editie gooit kunstbeurs NAP+ het over een andere boeg. Lees: toegankelijker en spannender
Een kleine kunstbeurs, van hoge kwaliteit. Dat was de belofte waarmee de galeriehouders Sara Lang en David van Doesburg vorig jaar NAP+ lanceerden. De Amsterdamse kunstbeurs was een succes, daarom ope...
www.volkskrant.nl
September 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Een kleine kunstbeurs, van hoge kwaliteit. Dat was de belofte waarmee de galeriehouders Sara Lang en David van Doesburg vorig jaar NAP+ lanceerden. De Amsterdamse kunstbeurs was een succes, daarom opent deze week de tweede editie.
www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-medi...
www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-medi...
Deze (alweer steengoede) column van @jarlvanderploeg.bsky.social in @volkskrant.nl raakt precies aan het project waar @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social en ik aan werken: de schimmige wereld achter de versafdeling in onze supermarkt en de glasharde leugens van politieke lobbyisten zoals Caroline vd Plas.
De beschermheilige van de pollutocratie wijst ons op het gevaar van vlooienbanden
www.volkskrant.nl
September 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Deze (alweer steengoede) column van @jarlvanderploeg.bsky.social in @volkskrant.nl raakt precies aan het project waar @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social en ik aan werken: de schimmige wereld achter de versafdeling in onze supermarkt en de glasharde leugens van politieke lobbyisten zoals Caroline vd Plas.
After an unapologetically long cycling and hiking family trip across Europe, I’m – just like all of you – back at work. Next week, from September 11–14, work from my brand-new series New Botanica will be shown for the very first time at @galeriewvl.bsky.social during the NAP+ art fair in Amsterdam.
September 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
After an unapologetically long cycling and hiking family trip across Europe, I’m – just like all of you – back at work. Next week, from September 11–14, work from my brand-new series New Botanica will be shown for the very first time at @galeriewvl.bsky.social during the NAP+ art fair in Amsterdam.
Since leaving Meta (Instagram), I’ve been terrified to become an outsider and no one will see my work any longer:) The more reason for reviving my newsletter! I don’t send it often (3x/year), but put a lot of heart into it. Please read it here and don't forget to sign up for a next edition:
News from Rob Hornstra / The Europeans
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July 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Since leaving Meta (Instagram), I’ve been terrified to become an outsider and no one will see my work any longer:) The more reason for reviving my newsletter! I don’t send it often (3x/year), but put a lot of heart into it. Please read it here and don't forget to sign up for a next edition:
Morgen in Volkskrant Magazine, nu al online. Een verhaal over de samensmelting van plastic en natuur, waar ik met @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social de afgelopen tijd aan werkte in het zuiden van Europa. In september te zien op kunstbeurs NAP+ in Amsterdam bij @galeriewvl.bsky.social.
De plastic geesten grijpen elke stekelplant aan om zich aan vast te klampen
De plastic geesten grijpen elke stekelplant aan om zich aan vast te klampen
www.volkskrant.nl
June 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Morgen in Volkskrant Magazine, nu al online. Een verhaal over de samensmelting van plastic en natuur, waar ik met @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social de afgelopen tijd aan werkte in het zuiden van Europa. In september te zien op kunstbeurs NAP+ in Amsterdam bij @galeriewvl.bsky.social.
Amid plastic waste and migrant slums, we meet Jan, an infectiously passionate Dutch biologist working for Coexphal, representing most fruit and veg producers. He’s spent his life promoting biological pest control— with success. Change is possible— when the industry demands it.
www.theeuropeans.org
www.theeuropeans.org
June 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Amid plastic waste and migrant slums, we meet Jan, an infectiously passionate Dutch biologist working for Coexphal, representing most fruit and veg producers. He’s spent his life promoting biological pest control— with success. Change is possible— when the industry demands it.
www.theeuropeans.org
www.theeuropeans.org
What a great exhibition by Joel Meyerowitz at Fernán Gómez Centro in Madrid. For ‘My European Trip’, he and his wife Vivian travelled through Europe in ’66–’67, leaving us a historical portrait. Funded by a Guggenheim Fellowship—proof, nearly 60 years later, of the lasting value of such grants.
June 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What a great exhibition by Joel Meyerowitz at Fernán Gómez Centro in Madrid. For ‘My European Trip’, he and his wife Vivian travelled through Europe in ’66–’67, leaving us a historical portrait. Funded by a Guggenheim Fellowship—proof, nearly 60 years later, of the lasting value of such grants.
Thanks to a grant from the Dutch Embassy, I’ll be taking part in PHotoESPAÑA PRO Talento a bordo next week — a great opportunity to share new work created in south-east Spain with an international group of curators. The Plastic Sea will become a book and exhibition, to be launched at the end of '25.
June 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Thanks to a grant from the Dutch Embassy, I’ll be taking part in PHotoESPAÑA PRO Talento a bordo next week — a great opportunity to share new work created in south-east Spain with an international group of curators. The Plastic Sea will become a book and exhibition, to be launched at the end of '25.
During the EU Parliament elections @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social and I photographed every polling station in Den Helder. Important for future history, we believe. The SO Awards jury thought so too—they selected it as one of this year’s winners. Opening tonight 5:30 pm @melkwegamsterdam.bsky.social.
May 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
During the EU Parliament elections @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social and I photographed every polling station in Den Helder. Important for future history, we believe. The SO Awards jury thought so too—they selected it as one of this year’s winners. Opening tonight 5:30 pm @melkwegamsterdam.bsky.social.
At 5 a.m. @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social and I are in a tomato greenhouse with manager Antonio, who picked us up an hour earlier with coffee. The day starts early for vegetable pickers, to beat the heat. Working on a new chapter for The Europeans in southeastern Spain.
May 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
At 5 a.m. @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social and I are in a tomato greenhouse with manager Antonio, who picked us up an hour earlier with coffee. The day starts early for vegetable pickers, to beat the heat. Working on a new chapter for The Europeans in southeastern Spain.
The t-shirt fits into a growing trend of clothing with political slogans. Like Dior’s We Should All Be Feminists shirt and the Tax the Rich dress worn by U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Met Gala. And not to forget: President Trump’s Make America Great Again merchandise. Link below
May 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The t-shirt fits into a growing trend of clothing with political slogans. Like Dior’s We Should All Be Feminists shirt and the Tax the Rich dress worn by U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Met Gala. And not to forget: President Trump’s Make America Great Again merchandise. Link below
Working together with @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social in Europe’s largest vegetable garden: the vast sea of greenhouses around Almería in southeastern Spain and makeshift settlements where - legal and illegal - migrant workers live.
April 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Working together with @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social in Europe’s largest vegetable garden: the vast sea of greenhouses around Almería in southeastern Spain and makeshift settlements where - legal and illegal - migrant workers live.
There’s always that first photo on every trip. Often a rental car. Sometimes, like here, it’s the road to the first stop. The greenhouses on both sides tell we’re getting close. On the road with @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social for The Europeans, documenting the lives of workers in a plastic sea.
April 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There’s always that first photo on every trip. Often a rental car. Sometimes, like here, it’s the road to the first stop. The greenhouses on both sides tell we’re getting close. On the road with @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social for The Europeans, documenting the lives of workers in a plastic sea.
Watch your head! It’s challenging sometimes for Dutch working in Spain. With @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social in Pulpi. #workinprogress #theeuropeans
April 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Watch your head! It’s challenging sometimes for Dutch working in Spain. With @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social in Pulpi. #workinprogress #theeuropeans