For years, Vincent Mentzel (1945) has been one of the most image-defining photographers in the Netherlands. He literally portrayed the news. One of his favourite subjects was politics in The Hague. His trips abroad are also central to these stories. Let him tell you more about his work in this online exhibition!
The beginning
2:09 min. - The photo with a life of its own
The Hague Politics
3:24 min. - His first major topic
Fascination with foreign lands
1:30 min. - The photographer can also write
Colour in the newspaper
2:08 min. - Mentzel's fourth camera
Portraits
Spontaneously made or 'staged'?
The Near East
3:28 min - Special and moving journeys