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Noorderlicht
Stichting Fotografie Noorderlicht
Established1980
LocationGroningen, Netherlands
TypePhotography
DirectorKees van der Meiden (interim)
CuratorWim Melis
Websitewww.noorderlicht.com

Noorderlicht (Dutch for "Northern Light") is a multifaceted and international platform for documentary photography. Based in Groningen, Netherlands, Noorderlicht organizes an annual photo festival runs a photo gallery a publishing house, provides an educational programme and discussions, lectures and masterclasses.[1]

History

Noorderlicht Photogallery was established in 1980. Ten years later, the Photofestival was launched, becoming one of the most important international photographic events.[2] In 1991, the festival became a biennale, until 2000, when it was restored as an annual event. From this date, the festival site has alternated between Groningen and Friesland.

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References

  1. ^ "Noorderlicht". PhotoStories. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  2. ^ Parr, Martin; Badger, Gerry (2006). The Photobook: A History - Volume 2. London and New York: Phaidon Press. p. 57. ISBN 0-7148-4433-0.

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