Annette Behrens
documentair - fotografie - video
I am a visual artist working with photography, video and text on long-term, documentary projects resulting in publications and installations. In my works I deconstruct the often one-dimensional representation of universal subjects revealing a multifaceted, complex reality. I'm especially interested in various, stereotypical groups with whom I can show our complicated, judgmental relationship towards the "Other". I use personal, historical and social angels to unveil and question different perspectives.
Besides initiating my own projects I regularly work as a teacher for photography (theory) and the history of photography. I have worked as a guest teacher for AKV St. Joost's BA and MA photography courses, the Willem de Kooning Academy and Syracuse University, among others.
