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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 6d

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 6d

Hulde aan @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social door het op te nemen tegen Meta en dan ook nog eens te winnen.

Bits of Freedom @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Hoera! De rechter gaf ons vandaag gelijk en stelde dat Meta inderdaad handelt in strijd met de wet. Meta moet de keuze van de gebruiker respecteren!
https://www.bitsoffreedom.nl/2025/10/02/oordeel-rechter-meta-moet-keuze-gebruiker-respecteren/

Rechter in rechtszaak Bits of Freedom: Meta moet keuze gebruiker respecteren

Bits of Freedom komt op voor internetvrijheid door de online grondrechten op communicatievrijheid en privacy te beschermen.

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Olaf Koens @olafkoens.bsky.social · 17d

Ondertussen in Rusland. Het team van Navalny blijft in kaart hoeveel Poetins handlangers verdienen in het meest corrupte land ter wereld. De twee-jarige zoon van openbaar aanklager Igor Krasnov heeft een appartement van 7,2 miljoen euro.

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Тайная жизнь генпрокурора

Москва — очень дорогой город. Безумно и неподъемно дорогой. Здесь дорого жить, отдыхать, передвигаться и развлекаться. Это огромная несправедливость, но по факту: если вам не посчастливилось родиться ...

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 20d

Last year the Forhanna Foundation acquired my work for their collection. This year they choose this work from 'New Botanica'. And they’ve pledged to keep collecting in the years ahead. A wonderful and unique commitment to support long-term projects like The Europeans. @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 22d

Over a year ago Anders Mørch invited me for an interview with Louisiana Channel – the world’s largest archive on contemporary art (as mentioned on their YouTube channel). We talked about my graduation, The Sochi Project, The Europeans & more. Full interview here: @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social

Photographer Rob Hornstra: We Have to Get Closer to Each Other

YouTube video by Louisiana Channel

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 22d

I think I recognize your summary, the interview was ages ago. Thanks for sharing Andrew.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 23d

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 23d

If you haven’t stopped already, let today be the day you cease to buy anything from Amazon.

Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 23d

More information: dortmund-kreativ.de/event/superr...

SUPERRAUM: Vortrag von Rob Hornstra | Dortmund Kreativ

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 23d

Prep for the presentation is in full swing. Looking forward to meet you at Superraum in Dortmund tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 pm. This is a public talk ahead of a workshop I’ll be giving on Thursday. @arnepiepke.bsky.social @maximilianmann.bsky.social @nordstadtblogger.bsky.social

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 27d

Welcome at art fair NAP+ at Markthallen Amsterdam. Join us until Sunday, every day from 11 am until 19 pm. @galeriewvl.bsky.social @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · 29d

Een kleine kunstbeurs, van hoge kwaliteit. Dat was de belofte waarmee de galeriehouders Sara Lang en David van Doesburg vorig jaar NAP+ lanceerden. De Amsterdamse kunstbeurs was een succes, daarom opent deze week de tweede editie.

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Ook bij de tweede editie gooit kunstbeurs NAP+ het over een andere boeg. Lees: toegankelijker en spannender

Een kleine kunstbeurs, van hoge kwaliteit. Dat was de belofte waarmee de galeriehouders Sara Lang en David van Doesburg vorig jaar NAP+ lanceerden. De Amsterdamse kunstbeurs was een succes, daarom ope...

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Sep 5

Deze (alweer steengoede) column van @jarlvanderploeg.bsky.social in @volkskrant.nl raakt precies aan het project waar @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social en ik aan werken: de schimmige wereld achter de versafdeling in onze supermarkt en de glasharde leugens van politieke lobbyisten zoals Caroline vd Plas.

De beschermheilige van de pollutocratie wijst ons op het gevaar van vlooienbanden

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Sep 3

After an unapologetically long cycling and hiking family trip across Europe, I’m – just like all of you – back at work. Next week, from September 11–14, work from my brand-new series New Botanica will be shown for the very first time at @galeriewvl.bsky.social during the NAP+ art fair in Amsterdam.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Jul 23

Since leaving Meta (Instagram), I’ve been terrified to become an outsider and no one will see my work any longer:) The more reason for reviving my newsletter! I don’t send it often (3x/year), but put a lot of heart into it. Please read it here and don't forget to sign up for a next edition:

News from Rob Hornstra / The Europeans

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Jun 27

Morgen in Volkskrant Magazine, nu al online. Een verhaal over de samensmelting van plastic en natuur, waar ik met @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social de afgelopen tijd aan werkte in het zuiden van Europa. In september te zien op kunstbeurs NAP+ in Amsterdam bij @galeriewvl.bsky.social.

de Volkskrant @volkskrant.nl · Jun 27

De plastic geesten grijpen elke stekelplant aan om zich aan vast te klampen

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Jun 27

Amid plastic waste and migrant slums, we meet Jan, an infectiously passionate Dutch biologist working for Coexphal, representing most fruit and veg producers. He’s spent his life promoting biological pest control— with success. Change is possible— when the industry demands it.
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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Jun 11

Even photo fridge magnets for sale at the exit!

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Jun 11

What a great exhibition by Joel Meyerowitz at Fernán Gómez Centro in Madrid. For ‘My European Trip’, he and his wife Vivian travelled through Europe in ’66–’67, leaving us a historical portrait. Funded by a Guggenheim Fellowship—proof, nearly 60 years later, of the lasting value of such grants.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thanks to a grant from the Dutch Embassy, I’ll be taking part in PHotoESPAÑA PRO Talento a bordo next week — a great opportunity to share new work created in south-east Spain with an international group of curators. The Plastic Sea will become a book and exhibition, to be launched at the end of '25.

From tourist resort to golf course, past cultivated meadows and farmland, the plastic sea suddenly appears. You blink for a moment—white plastic glistens in the sun, reflecting light in every direction. The plastic sea is bordered by the real sea and dotted with houses, rocks, and villages. This is Europe's vegetable garden, where sunlight and a little water are used to supply the continent with food.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · May 14

Helemaal eens Bas!

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · May 9

I'll be present, so hope to see you there for a drink.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · May 9

During the EU Parliament elections @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social and I photographed every polling station in Den Helder. Important for future history, we believe. The SO Awards jury thought so too—they selected it as one of this year’s winners. Opening tonight 5:30 pm @melkwegamsterdam.bsky.social.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · May 3

At 5 a.m. @arnoldvanbruggen.bsky.social and I are in a tomato greenhouse with manager Antonio, who picked us up an hour earlier with coffee. The day starts early for vegetable pickers, to beat the heat. Working on a new chapter for The Europeans in southeastern Spain.

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · May 2

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Rob Hornstra / The Europeans @theeuropeans.bsky.social · May 2

The t-shirt fits into a growing trend of clothing with political slogans. Like Dior’s We Should All Be Feminists shirt and the Tax the Rich dress worn by U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Met Gala. And not to forget: President Trump’s Make America Great Again merchandise. Link below

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