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Newsletter Date: 30-01-2013 Zed Nelson - In This Land Noorderlicht Photogallery /  2 February 17 March Opening February 1 New exhibit at the Noorderlicht Photogallery With In This Land, Zed Nelson tries to fathom the psyche of Israel today. Noorderlicht hosts the international première of this exhibition about a people living in the shadow of a deep-rooted conflict. In two visits to Israel Nelson made images that serve as a counterweight to the deluge of all-too-familiar photos of stone-throwing Palestinian youths and militant Israeli settlers. "On my first trip, I travelled the complete border, exploring the notion that Israel is a nation defined by its borders, with a population gripped by a collective siege mentality. In my second series Stones, which underpins the exhibition, I aim to reflect on Israel’s fiercely unwavering belief that its identity is embedded in the very fabric of the land, with its past, present and future inextricably linked to the rocky ground underfoot. These benign objects are gathered from places of deep social, religious and military significance." London based Zed Nelson (Uganda, 1965) gained recognition working in some of the most troubled areas of the world. More recently Nelson has also turned his focus on Western society, adopting an increasingly conceptual approach to contemporary social issues. Read more OPENING Friday 1 February at 5 PM ----------------------------------------------------- You are most welcome to attend the opening of the exhibition by Dutch filmmaker Esther Hertog in the company of Zed Nelson. Esther Hertog is a visual anthropologist who won two awards at the IDFA 2012 for her documentary Soldier on the Roof, about the absurdity of everyday life in the Jewish settlement of Hebron. Noorderlicht Photogallery Akerkhof 12, Groningen The Netherlands Wednesdays through Sundays 12:00 - 18:00 hrs Admission Free Masterclass Northern Lights 2013-2014 The next step in your photographic career September will see the launch of the fourth edition of the unique - one year - master class for professional photojournalists and socia l documentary photographers. It aims at developing your skills as a photographer and as a marketer of your own work. Under the direct guidance of Lars Boering of Lux Photo Gallery and curator Marc Prüst, you will work on a themed project during the course of a year. In three sessions of four days each, all participants gather at Noorderlicht in Groningen, The Netherlands. There, accompanied by masters from the world of photography, everything you want and need to know as a professional photographer is firmly discussed. Starting season 2013-2014, the Northern Lights Master Classes are supported by VII Photo Agency. You can register from now until June 15th, 2013 with use of the registration form at noorderlicht.com. Programme and registration © Maarten de Kok 1rst session: 12 - 15 Sept 2013 Francis Hodgson (photo critic Financial Times) and Adriaan Monshouwer (World Press Photo) ------------------------------------ 2nd session: 23 - 26 Jan 2014 Magdalena Herrera (director of photography GEO France magazine) and Claudine Boe glin (multimedia director Thomson Reuters Foundation) ------------------------------------ 3rd session: 22 - 25 May 2014 David Birkitt (DMB Media founder) and Rob van Bracht (freelance creative director) Coming Up The Noorderlicht Photogallery is looking forward to the exhibition of the photographers' collective AM Projects (5 April - 18 May) This Spring Cruel & Unusual will travel to Sydney, to be exhibited at a Photoville presentation at the Reportage Festival (25 May - 13 June) Cruel & Unusual at Photoville NYC 2012 For interviews, images and questions, please contact via publicity@noorderlicht.com or +31 (0)50 318 22 27. Noorderlicht Photofestival, Photogallery, Projects, Publisher info@noorderlicht.com www.noorderlicht.com T +31 (0) 50 318 2227 F +31 (0) 50 318 2204 Address: Akerkhof 12, 9711 JB Groningen, NL Please do not reply directly to this message, it is sent from an automated system. For replies and queries, use the general office address above. newsletter