Bastiaan Woudt

Over a time span of more than thirteen years, photographer Bastiaan Woudt has carved out a multifaceted career and an unmistakable aesthetic signature. Woudt is celebrated for his evocative use of monochromatic tones, silhouettes and shadow play that seep into ethereal visuals. Whether intimate portraits or long-stretching landscapes, his minimalist approach leaves an impressive and indelible mark within the industry. 

Woudt’s influence in the art world is palpable; his works have been exhibited at leading art fairs such as Paris Photo, AIPAD and Photo London. He presented his first solo museum exhibition, Twist (2022), at Museum Kranenburgh in Bergen, his birthplace. Two years later, he followed up with Essence (2024) at the prestigious Phillips auction house in New York. His commissions by acclaimed publications including Harper's Bazaar, British Vogue, Numéro France, L'Officiel, and New York Magazine, coupled with his commercial projects for Chanel, further underline his artistic impact.

Purpose and self-discovery are crucial facets of Woudt’s art, and he finds inspiration in both. His commitment to philanthropy is demonstrated through in his involvement with the Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation, Amsterdam Dinner Foundation, and Orange Babies, supporting drinking water projects in the Ugandan countryside and combating HIV and AIDS in developing countries.