Marwan Magroun
Photographer
Photographer Laureate Marwan Magroun is a Dutch-Tunisian photographer and filmmaker. His work focuses on redefining contemporary visual culture. Magroun aims to make it more accessible and inclusive through storytelling. Marwan considers this an essential addition to our collective memory, with empowering people as a significant outcome. His bicultural background provides diverse perspectives on societal issues such as identity development and representation. The metropolitan context is his playground, with interests in street culture, music, fashion, design, and urban architecture.
His project "The Life of Fathers" (photography and documentary) won several awards, including the Silver Camera 2020 and the Paul Peters Photo Award. His documentary was selected for the International Film Festival in Rotterdam and shown on Dutch television.
Portret Marwan Magroun: Mellanie Zaandam
Glossary
Explanation of the words mentioned by Marwan Magroun in the video:
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De Fotograaf des Vaderlands is een persoon die gedurende één jaar als ambassadeur optreedt voor de Nederlandse fotografie. Het idee is in navolging van de Dichter des Vaderlands. Initiatiefnemers zijn het Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam en FOAM in Amsterdam. Samen hebben zij “Stichting Fotoweek” opgericht om het publiek bewuster naar de fotografie te laten kijken, het plezier van fotograferen te ervaren en een podium te bieden aan professionele fotografen en fotowinkels.
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'Equality' means that two or more things have the same value, meaning, or status. It revolves around equality and avoiding differentiation or inequality between them.
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Symbolism is the use of symbols, such as signs or objects, to express deeper meanings, ideas, or concepts. Symbols often represent more than their literal meaning, and their interpretation can vary depending on the context and personal experiences. It is widely used in art, literature, and culture to add additional layers of meaning.
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