Full CV
Training
. AKI, Academy of Fine Arts, Enschede, Netherlands
Galleries
. Anastasia Photo Gallery, New York City
. East Wing Gallery, Doha
Publisher
. Hatje Cantz, Berlin
Books (Monographs)
. ‘Relics of the Cold War / Iconen van de Koude Oorlog’ (updated reprint), Waanders Publishers (Netherlands, 2020); Texts by Nadine Barth, H.J.A. Hofland, Martin Roemers, 74 photographs, 152 pages, English/Dutch
. ‘Metropolis’, Hatje Cantz (Germany, 2015); Texts by Ricky Burdett, Azu Nwagbogu, Els Barents; 86 photographs, 144 pages, English
. ‘The Eyes of War’, Hatje Cantz (Germany, 2012); Texts by Cees Nooteboom, Martin Roemers; Interviews by Martin Roemers; 40 photographs, 144 pages, English/German/Dutch.
. ‘Relics of the Cold War‘, Hatje Cantz (Germany, 2009). Texts by Nadine Barth, H.J.A. Hofland, Martin Roemers, 73 photographs,144 pages, English
. ‘Trabant. The Final Days of Production / Die letzten Tage der Produktion’, Wasmuth Verlag (Germany, 2007); Texts by Winnfried Sonntag, Achim Dresler, Kerstin Schwenn; 40 photos, 84 pages, English/German
. ‘The Never-Ending War / De eindeloze oorlog’, QV Publishers (Netherlands, 2005); Text by H.J.A. Hofland; 51 photographs, 118 pages, English/Dutch
. ‘Kabul’, Legermuseum (Netherlands, 2003); Text by Frits Baarda; 28 photographs, 48 pages, English/Dutch
. ‘Tussen vijandige buren’, Mets & Schilt Publishers (Netherlands, 2000); Text by Henri Beunders; 57 photographs, 98 pages, Dutch
. ‘De laatste lichting / The last batch’, Het Apollohuis (Netherlands, 1996); Texts by Rolf Sachsse, Herman Amersfoort; 54 photographs, 72 pages, Dutch/English
Museum Collections
. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX
. The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, CA
. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
. Huis Marseille – Museum for Photography, Amsterdam
. Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, Netherlands
. Drents Museum, Assen, Netherlands
. Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
. National Military Museum, Soesterberg, Netherlands
. Museum Bronbeek, Arnhem, Netherlands
. Deutsches Historisches Museum (German Historical Museum), Berlin
. Haus der Geschichte (House of History of the Federal Republic of Germany), Bonn
. Sächsisches Industriemuseum, Chemnitz, Germany
. Stadtmuseum Berlin, Berlin
. MAST, Bologna, Italy
Public, Corporate and Private Collections (Selected)
. The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA
. Ford Foundation, Art Collection, New York, NY
. World Resources Institute, Washington, DC
. Anthony Terrana Collection, Boston, MA
. Royal DSM, Art Collection, Heerlen, Netherlands
. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Art Collection, The Hague, Netherlands
. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, The Hague, Netherlands
. Embassy of the Netherlands in Brasilia, Brasil
. Embassy of the Netherlands in Havana, Cuba
. Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, Indonesia
. University of Leiden, Photography Collection, Leiden, Netherlands
Awards & Nominations (Selected)
C = Catalogue
. Prix Pictet 2016, Nominee. Included in catalogue ‘Space‘ (C)
. Dutch Culture Buitengaats 2016. The Netherlands Cultural Export. The most active Photographers outside The Netherlands: Erwin Olaf, 2. Martin Roemers, 3. Rineke Dijkstra
. LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2015, 1st prize ‘Metropolis’ (C)
. Deutscher Fotobuchpreis (German Photo Book Award) 2013, Nomination ‘The Eyes of War’
. World Press Photo 2011: 1st prize Daily Life Stories ‘Metropolis’ (C)
. Sony World Photography Awards 2011, Nomination ‘The Eyes of War’
. Prix Pictet 2010. Nominee. Included in catalogue ‘Growth’ (C)
. Photo District News, USA, Notable Photo Books of 2010 ‘Relics of the Cold War’
. Daylight/ CDS Photo Awards 2010, USA, Project Prize: Honorable Mention ‘Relics of the Cold War’
. Daylight/ CDS Photo Awards 2010, USA, Work-in-Process Prize: Juror Pick ‘Metropolis’
. European Prize of Architectural Photography 2009, Commendation ‘Metropolis’ (C)
. Bouw in Beeld Prijs 2009, Netherlands, Finalist (C)
. World Press Photo 2006: 2nd prize Portraits Stories ‘The Never-Ending War’ (C)
Exhibitions (Selected)
C = Catalogue
2025
. (permanent solo exhibition) The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, Relics of the Cold War in the Museum Garden
2024
. Museum Prinsenhof, Delft, Netherlands, The Art Parade (C)
. Bursa PhotoFest, Ressam Şefik Bursalı Art Gallery, Bursa, Turkey, Urban Defiance
. Photo Festival Eyes on Main Street, Wilson, North Carolina, 10th Anniversary Edition (C)
2023
. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, New Horizons. Modern Colour Photography in the Rijksmuseum Collection
. Daegu Arts Center, Daegu, South Korea, Photography Biennale (C)
. (new acquisition) The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, Soviet Army Cemetery
. PKN Vredesweek Assen, Netherlands
2022
. MAST, Bologna, The MAST Collection. A visual alphabet of industry, work and technology
. (solo) The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, Relics of the Cold War (C)
2021
. Photo Festival Paraty em Foco, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Metropolis
. The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, Relics of the Cold War (preview to solo exhibit in 2022)
. Fotogalerie Lichtzone, Groningen, Netherlands
2020
. (solo) Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, Netherlands, Relics of the Cold War (C)
. Photo Festival Eyes on Main Street, Wilson, North Carolina (C)
. Militärhistorisches Museum Berlin-Gatow, Berlin, Remnants of the War (1942–1945) (C)
. Museum Arnhem, Arnhem, Netherlands, City Life. People & the Urban Reality
. House of History of the Federal Republic of Germany (Haus der Geschichte), Bonn, Leukoplastbomber und Ampelmännchen
2019
. (solo) Erasmus Huis, Embassy of the Netherlands, Jakarta, Indonesia, Metropolis
. (solo) Zeitgeschichtliches Forum, Leipzig, Germany, Relics of the Cold War
. State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad, India, (screening) Indian Photofest
. Photo Festival Eyes on Main Street, Wilson, North Carolina (C)
. Jeonju Photography Festival, Jeonju, South Korea
. Guler Sanat Gallery, Ankara, Turkey, A Turkish Breeze through a Dutch frame
. Torch Gallery, Amsterdam, Through the Looking Glass
2018
. (solo) Drents Museum, Assen, Netherlands, Kabul Portraits
. (solo) Asian Library, University of Leiden, Netherlands, Metropolis
. (solo) Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Chicago, Metropolis
. (solo) House of History of the Federal Republic of Germany (Haus der Geschichte), Bonn, Relics of the Cold War
. Deichtorhallen Hamburg, House of Photography, Germany, Street. Life. Photography. Seven Decades of Street Photography (C)
. Austrian Cultural Forum Rome, Rome, Italy, Obiettivo Pace – The Alfred Fried Photography Award
. Royal DSM, Art Collection, Sittard, Netherlands, New Acquisitions: Metropolis
2017
. (solo) India Habitat Centre – Visual Arts Gallery, New Delhi, Metropolis
. (solo) Anastasia Photo Gallery, New York City, Metropolis
. (solo) Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Enschede, Netherlands, Metropolis
. (solo) University Library, Leiden, Netherlands, New Acquisitions: Urban Jungle. Megacities in Asia
. Gemeente Museum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands, Wonderkamers
. DongGang Museum of Photography, Yeongwol, South Korea, Metropolis (C)
. Art Central, Hong Kong (Art Fair)
. YIP Art, Paradiso Noord, Amsterdam (Art Auction)
2016
. (solo) Deutsches Historisches Museum (German Historical Museum), Berlin, Relics of the Cold War
. (solo) Huis Marseille – Museum for Photography, Amsterdam, Metropolis (C)
. (solo) Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Mumbai, Metropolis
. (solo) Torch Gallery, Amsterdam, Metropolis
. (solo) East Wing Gallery, Dubai, Metropolis
. PhotoEast, Suffolk, UK, The Eyes of War
. Biennial of Photography, Knokke-Heist, Belgium, Mexico Megalopolis (C)
. Art Miami, Miami (Art Fair)
. Amsterdam Art Fair, Amsterdam
. Cetin Emec Art Gallerie, Izmir, Turkey, A Turkish Breeze through a Dutch frame
2015
. (solo) Arsenal, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, The Eyes of War
. Acte2 Galerie, Paris, Urban Dreams
. Angkor Photo, Siem Reap, Cambodia (screening), Metropolis
2014
. (solo) Deutsches Historisches Museum (German Historical Museum), Berlin, The Eyes of War
. (solo) Anastasia Photo Gallery, New York, Relics of the Cold War
. (solo) Huis Marseille – Museum for Photography, Amsterdam, preview Metropolis
. Visa Pour l’Image, Perpignan, France (screening)
. Bursa Fotofest, Bursa, Turkey, The Never-Ending War
. Museum of Contemporary Art Erarta, St. Petersburg, Russia, Under Cover
2013
. Paris Photo, Grand Palais, Paris (Art Fair), Metropolis
. Photoville, New York, Metropolis
. The Empty Quarter, Dubai, Metropolis
. Somerset House, London, Syngenta Photography Award
. Art Rotterdam (Art Fair), Metropolis
. European Architectural Photography Prizes, Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen, Germany (C)
. Photofestival Naarden, Netherlands, 30 jaar Pf
2012
. (solo) Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands, The Eyes of War (C)
. (solo) Anastasia Photo Gallery, New York City, Metropolis
. Rencontres d’Arles, France, Metropolis (screening)
. Photoville, Dumbo Arts Center, New York City, Let’s face it
. MOTI museum, Breda, Netherlands, Rollercoaster
2011
. Museum of Estonian Architecture, Talinn, Estonia, Metropolis – City Life in the Urban Age
. The Empty Quarter, Dubai, Metropolis 2.0
. Noorderlicht Photofestival, Groningen, Netherlands, Metropolis – City Life in the Urban Age (C)
. Sony World Photography Festival 2011, London, San Francisco, Shanghai, Sao Paulo
. World Press Photo, worldwide (C)
. Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands, Summer Exhibition (C)
. Photofestival Naarden, Naarden, Netherlands, Let’s face it
2010
. (solo) Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany, Trabant – The Final Days of Production
. (solo) Krasnoyarsk Museum Center, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia, Relics of the Cold War
. Duke University, Center for Documentary Studies, Durham NC, USA, Daylight Awards
. Breda Photo, Breda, Netherlands, Tilt (C)
. Noorderlicht Photofestival, Leeuwarden, Netherlands, Warzone (C)
. State Chancellery, Dresden, Germany, Sachsen
. Elders. Idylle en frictie in het landschap, Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands (C)
2009
. (solo) Willy Brandt Haus, Berlin, Relics of the Cold War (C)
. (solo) Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands, A tribute to the Trabant
. (solo) Legermuseum, Delft, Netherlands, Cold War Graveyard (C)
. (solo) Stadt- und Industriemuseum Rüsselsheim, Germany, Trabant – The Final Days of Production
. Stadtmuseum Berlin, Ephraim-Palais, Berlin, Fallmauerfall | 61 – 89 – 09 Grenzueberschreitung und Grenzerfahrung im Spiegel der Kunst (C)
. Cobra Museum, Amstelveen, Netherlands, Gimme Shelter – Bouw in Beeldprijs (C)
. Deutsches Architekturmuseum (German Architecture Museum) Frankfurt, New Homeland (C)
. The Hague Museum for Photography, Netherlands, Zilveren Camera (C)
2008
. (solo) Sächsisches Industriemuseum, Chemnitz, Germany, Trabant – The Final Days of Production
. FOAM, Amsterdam, The Living Other (C)
2007
. (solo) Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands, The Never-Ending War
. (solo) Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin, Trabant – The Final Days of Production (C)
2006
. World Press Photo, worldwide (C)
. Customs House, Sydney, Australia, Dutch Decade: Photography from The Netherlands
2005
. (solo) Legermuseum, Delft, Netherlands, New Acquisitions: The Never-Ending War (C)
. Noorderlicht Photofestival, Groningen, Netherlands, Traces & Omens (C)
2004
. State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St. Petersburg, Warzone — Dutch Photographers and International Conflicts
2003
. (solo) Legermuseum, Delft, Netherlands, Kabul (C)
2002
. The Netherlands Photo Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Brandhaarden / Warzone
2001
. (solo) Noorderlicht Gallery, Groningen, Netherlands, Between Hostile Neighbours
2000
. (solo) Legermuseum, Delft, Netherlands, Tussen Vijandige Buren / Between Hostile Neighbours (C)
Grants
. Mondriaan Fund (Stipend for Established Artists / Werkbijdrage Bewezen Talent, 2021-2024)
. Fonds Anna Cornelis
. Stichting Sem Presser Archief
. Hendrik Muller Fonds
. Fonds Bijzondere Journalistieke Projecten
. EFL Stichting
. Stichting Stokroos
. Democracy & Media Foundation
. VandenEnde Foundation
Artist Talks, Workshops, Guest Lecturer
. Studio Dare, Shanghai, China, 2023
. Photofestival Eyes on Mainstreet, Wilson, North Carolina, 2022
. MAST, Bologna, Italy, 2022
. The Wende Museum, Los Angeles, CA, 2022
. Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, Netherlands, 2020
. Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019
. Chicago Forum on Global Cities, Chicago, 2018
. India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 2017
. East Wing Gallery, Dubai, 2016
. German Historical Museum (DHM), Berlin, 2016
. Huis Marseille – Museum for Photography, Amsterdam, 2016
. KABK, Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, 2016
. Institut Néerlandais, Paris, 2013
. Photoville, Brooklyn, New York, 2013
. Centro Cultural Borges, Buenos Aires, 2013
. Alexander Rodchenko School of Photography & Multimedia, Moscow, 2012
. De Donkere Kamer, Amsterdam, 2012
. World Press Photo, Diyarbakir, Turkey, 2012
. Noorderlicht Photofestival, Groningen, Netherlands, 2011
. Fundacion Pedro Mayer, Mexico City, 2011
. World Press Photo, Amsterdam, 2011
. Breda Photo, Breda, Netherlands, 2010
. Legermuseum, Delft, Netherlands, 2009
. World Press Photo, Amsterdam, 2006
. Noorderlicht Photofestival, Groningen, Netherlands, 2005
Contributions to Art Books & Catalogues
. Daegu Photo Biennale: Again, with Photography! Contemporary Visual Arts and the Power of the Photographic Medium (Korea, 2023)
. National Geographic: Complete Photo Guide (USA, 2021)
. A critical curation of 100 essential photos, Gemma Padley, Ivy Press (UK, 2021)
. Militärhistorisches Museum Berlin-Gatow: Exhibition Catalogue Remnants of the War – Unexploded Ordnance From Aerial Bombing 1942–1945 (Germany, 2020)
. Deichtorhallen Hamburg: Street. Life. Photography. Seven Decades of Street Photography, Sabine Schnakenberg, Kehrer Verlag (Germany, 2018)
. Prix Pictet: Space, teNeues (Germany, 2017)
. Rijksmuseum Studies in Photography. Document Nederland, Rijksmuseum, Rixt A.Bosma (Netherlands, 2017)
. 1001 Photographs You Must See In Your Lifetime, Paul Lowe, Universe Publishing (US, 2017)
. 16th Donggang International Photo Festival (Korea, 2017)
. PhotoViz. Visualizing Information Through Photography, Nicholas Felten, Gestalten (Germany, 2016)
. LensCulture: Street Photography Awards 2015 (USA, 2016)
. Mexico Megalopolis, Lannoo (Belgium, 2016)
. Rijksmuseum: Modern Times, Mattie Boom and Hans Rooseboom (Netherlands, 2014)
. Noorderlicht: Metropolis – City Life in the Urban Age (Netherlands, 2011)
. National Geographic: Visions of Earth, Susan Tyler Hitchcock (USA, 2011)
. Prix Pictet: Growth, teNeues (Germany, 2011)
. World Press Photo 2011, Schilt Publishing (Netherlands, 2011)
. Noorderlicht: Warzone (Netherlands, 2010)
. BredaPhoto: Tilt (Netherlands, 2010)
. New Homeland / Neue Heimat, Architekturbild (Germany, 2009)
. Stadtmuseum Berlin: Fallmauerfall. Grenzueberschreitung und Grenzerfahrung im Spiegel der Kunst, Dominik Bartmann, G+H Verlag (Germany, 2009)
. Volkskrant: Andere Ogen. 10 jaar eigenzinnige Nederlandse fotografie, Theo Audenaerd, Meulenhoff (Netherlands, 2009)
. Germany since 1945 through the Eye of Dutch Photographers, Flip Bool (Netherlands, 2008)
. Al Manakh, Archis (Netherlands, 2007)
. World Press Photo 2006, Thames & Hudson (UK, 2006)
. Noorderlicht: Traces & Omens (Netherlands, 2005)
. Rijksmuseum: Document Nederland, Jet Baruch (Netherlands, 2005)
Photo series in printed media (Selected)
. National Geographic Magazine (US Edition)
. The New York Times (US)
. Time Magazine (US)
. Newsweek (US)
. Granta (UK)
. Financial Times Magazine (UK)
. Foto8 (UK)
. Newsweek (Japan)
. Art Journal (India)
. La Nacion Revista (Argentina)
. Life Magazine (China)
. Soura Magazine (United Arab Emirates)
. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany)
. Geo (Germany)
. Geo Histoire (France)
. El Pais Magazine (Spain)
. Helsinki Times (Finland)
. Eyemazing (Netherlands)
. Gup Magazine (Netherlands),
. Volkskrant Magazine (Netherlands)
. Vrij Nederland (Netherlands)
. NRC (Netherlands)
. la Repubblica Velvet (Italy)
. D la Repubblica (Italy)
. Zoom (Italy)
. Du Kulturmagazin (Switzerland)
. NZZ Folio (Switzerland)
. Esquire (Russia)
Bibliography (Reviews, Interviews, Writings, Portfolios)
. Granta (UK), Have a good trip with Trabant, Martin Roemers and Durs Grünbein, p. 277-296, #165, Autumn 2023
. Studies in Visual Arts and Communication (Romania), The Spatiotemporal City: Unveiling Time and Space in ‘Metropolis’, Ali Shobeiri, Vol. 10 – Nr 1, 2023
. Photo Art (Korea), Again with Photography!, Sept. 2023
. Pf (Netherlands), Warm netwerk, Robert Theunissen, p. 66-67, #1, 2023
. Volkskrant (Netherlands), Alsof het voorbij was, Arno Haijtema, p. V12-13, June 3, 2022
. Pf (Netherlands), De markt van de kunstfotografie, Ton Hendriks, p.48-57, #4, 2022
. FD Persoonlijk (Netherlands), Op missie, Jeroen Bos, p. 38-43, Sept. 11, 2021
. FD Persoonlijk (Netherlands), Resten van de Koude Oorlog, Jeroen Bos, p. 36-41, Jan. 18, 2020
. Trouw (Netherlands), Een oorlog die koud bleef, Christine Baart, p.32-33, Feb. 15, 2020
. The Jakarta Post (Indonesia), Beauty amid chaos: Martin Roemers dissects world’s megacities, Teddy Hans, p. 20, July 10, 2019
. Art Journal-Visual Arts Gallery (India), Metropolis, p. 88-95, Vol. 14, 2019
. NZZ Folio (Switzerland), Im Sog der Städte, P. 44-51, #3, 2019
. Museumsmagazin (Germany), Neue Ausstellung mit Fotografien von Martin Roemers in Leipzig. Steng geheim!, Robert Rösler, p. 26, 27; #1-2019
. Volume/Archis (Netherlands), Crossing – Martin Roemers, p. 40-47, #53, 2018
. Pf (Netherlands), Explosie van fotocultuur, Dr. Maartje van den Heuvel, #8-2018
. Museumsmagazin (Germany), Relikte des Kalten Krieges – Fotografien von Martin Roemers, Dr. Thorsten Smidt, p. 6-11; #2-2018
. Life Magazine (China), Growing City, YT Wong; p. 12-16, 20-24, 26-33, 36-41, Sep. 2017
. National Geographic Magazine (International Editions), A Photographer’s Journal; Metropolis, Martin Roemers; p. 120-129, March 2017
. National Public Radio (USA), This Photographer Captures A Megacity’s Vibe In A Single Photo, Malaka Gharib; online, Feb. 18, 2017
. The Statesman (India), Captured in Motion, Sarah Berry; March 2, 2017
. The National (Dubai), How Dutch photographer Martin Roemers captures city life in a single snap, Anna Seaman; Sep. 26, 2016
. El Pais Magazine (Spain), Aquí no hay sitio para nadie; p. 38-43, Aug. 14, 2016
. La Repubblica (Italy), Guerra freda il muro delle macerie, Marco Belpoliti; p. 28-29, July 20, 2016
. Indian Express (India), People Over Places. Netherlands-based photographer Martin Roemers captures the energy and speed of megacities, Dhvani Chhaya; May 7, 2016
. Cees Nooteboom, Wat het oog je vertelt. Essay: Het onzichtbare gezien: over het werk van Martin Roemers; p. 432-436, De bezige bij (Netherlands), ISBN: 9789023498131, 2016
. Réponses Photo (France), Le tourbillon de la ville, Carine Dolek; p. 82-90, May 2016
. NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), Restanten van de Koude Oorlog, Juurd Eijsvoogel; p. 10-11, Apr. 29, 2016
. Elsevier (Netherlands), Koude Oorlog 1.0, p.40-41, April 9, 2016
. Deutsche Welle (Germany), ‘A Disneyland of the Cold War’: How Martin Roemers photographed the war that never happened (online), Sarah Judith Hofmann; March 2016
. Spiegel Online (Germany), “Metropolis”: Der Flow der Megastädte, Gunda Schwantje; March 2016
. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany), Wahnbilder einer versunkenen Epoche, Andreas Kilb; March 14, 2016
. Berliner Zeitung (Germany), Ein fliegender Bunker, Martin Roemers Fotoserie im Deutschen Historischen Museum, Susanne Lenz; March 7, 2016
. Du Kulturmagazin (Switzerland), Martin Roemers: Metropolis, Ute Noll; p. 18-21, Feb. 2016
. Geo (France), Marées urbaines, Jean Christoph Servant; p. 48-59, Feb. 2016
. NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), Metropolis: chaos megasteden voelbaar, Tracy Metz; Jan. 19, 2016
. The Independent on Sunday (UK), The New Review, Road show, Rachael Pells; p. 8-9, Jan. 10, 2016
. Photonews (Germany), Der Fotograf Martin Roemers, Gunda Schwantje; p. 14-15, Jan. 2016
. European Photography (Germany), Urbanics. The Contemporary City, Andreas Mueller Pohle; p. 44-47, #98, 2015
. Vrij Nederland (Netherlands), De energie van de stad, Pieter Groet; p. 60-67, Oct. 31, 2015
. Lensculture.com, Interview, Jim Casper; Oct. 2015
. Helsinki Times (Finland), Sodan sokeuttamat katsovat kameraan (Those blinded by war look into the camera), Vesa Sirén; p. B1-2, Dec. 8, 2014
. Blow Photo (Ireland), Urban Scenes; p.18-19, #10, 2014
. National Geographic online, Relics of the Cold War 25 Years On, Nov. 9, 2014
. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany), Blinde Blicke, Andreas Kilb; Oct. 6, 2014
. Maclean’s Magazine (Canada), Bunker Mentality, Julia Laurentiis Johnson; p. 56-59, Oct. 6, 2014
. Geo (Germany), Der Rhytmus in Metropolis, Juergen Schaeffer; p. 114-121, Sept. 2014
. La Nacion Revista (Argentina), Encrucijada urbana, Fabiana Scherer; p. 14-22, April 13, 2014
. Slate Magazine (USA), The Cold War May Be Over, but Its Decaying Relics Can Be Found All Over Europe, Jordan D. Teicher; July 21, 2014
. The New York Times (USA), The Bustle and the Blur, Liz Robbins; July 28, 2013
. The Wall Street Journal (USA), Collector’s Eye: Anthony Terrana. A Periodontist’s Photographic Passion, Ellen Gamerman; March 30, 2013
. NRC DeLUXE (Netherlands), Jonge Meesters, (“Young Masters” selected by Rijksmuseum director Wim Pijbes); p. 36-43, Apr. 13, 2013
. Photoworld (China), Martin Roemers: Cold War Relics in Europe, Xing Jiang; p. 84-89, Vol. 384, 2013
. la Repubblica Velvet (Italy), Caos City, Giovanni N. Ciullo; p. 194- 201, Oct. 2012
. Stern (Germany), Die tiefe Einsicht der Erblindeten, Lea Wolz (online); July 19, 2012
. The New Yorker (USA), Photobooth: Martin Roemers’s Swirling Megacities, James Pomerantz; Sept. 18, 2012
. Time (USA), Hitting the Bric Wall, p.40-41, April 23, 2008
. NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), De Ogen van de Oorlog, Martin Roemers & Cees Nooteboom; p. 14-15, May 4, 2012
. The New Yorker (USA), Goings On About Town: Martin Roemers; Apr. 2, 2012
. La Lettre de la Photographie, Martin Roemers Metropolis, Jonas Cuénin; Apr. 10, 2012
. The New York Photo Review (USA), Urban Speed, Ed Barnas; Apr. 18, 2012
. Colors (Italy), Going to Market, p.104-105; #85, 2012
. Huffington Post Arts & Culture (USA), Martin Roemers’ ‘The Eyes Of War’ Provides Striking Photographs Of Those Blinded In World War II; July 21, 2012
. Conscientious (USA), Review: The Eyes of War by Martin Roemers, Joerg Colberg; June 21, 2012
. Conscientious (USA), Meditations on Photographs: Frederick Lennart Bentley by Martin Roemers, Joerg Colberg; June 26, 2012
. The New York Times (USA), Sunday Review. Living in The New Metropolis , Martin Roemers; May 6, 2012
. Volkskrant Magazine (Netherlands), Straattheater, Corinne van der Velden; p. 34-41, Sep. 8, 2012
. Newsweek (USA), Hello, Seven Billion, Martin Roemers; p. 30-35, Nov. 7, 2011
. The Guardian Weekend (UK), Kolkata by Martin Roemers, Phil Daoust; p. 8-9, May 21, 2011
. The Wall Street Journal (USA), The Beauty and Brutality of Images That Reach Far Beyond the Headlines, Joell Weickgenant; May 13, 2011
. Photo District News (USA), Notable Books 2010: Relics of the Cold War – Martin Roemers, Holly Hughes; Nov. 19, 2010
. Geo Histoire (France), La rouiille a eu le dernier mot, Jean Christoph Servant; p. 122-129, Nov. 2010
. Soura Magazine (United Arab Emirates) Relics of the Cold War; p. 74-76, Summer 2010
. Conscientious (USA), Review: Relics of the Cold War by Martin Roemers, Joerg Colberg; July 2, 2010
. Gup Magazine (Netherlands), Metropolis; p. 80-85, #24, 2010
. Images (France), Memory Lands, Hadrien Le Gray; p. 46-51, May 2010
. Elsevier (Netherlands), Top-100 van Nederlandse Kunstenaars, Riki Simons; p. 74-84, May 1, 2010
. El Pais Semanal (Spain), Restos de una guerra muy fria, Lola Huete Machado; p. 66-73, Apr. 18, 2010
. Neue Zuercher Zeitung am Sonntag (Switzerland), Pop Art Auf beiden Seiten des Eisernen Vorhang, Gerhard Mack; Jan. 31, 2010
. Neue Zuercher Zeitung (Switzerland), Tableau 1-5: Metropolis; March 1-5, 2010
. NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), De beste boeken van 2009, Marianne Vermeijden; Dec. 18, 2009
. Spiegel Online (Germany), Das blieb vom Wettruesten uebrig, Christian Teevs; Nov. 29, 2009
. Financial Times Magazine (UK), Darkness visible, Sue Norris; p. 22-27, Nov. 14, 2009
. Der Spiegel (Germany), Bunkermentalitaet; #51, 2009
. Neue Zuercher Zeitung (Switzerland), Tableau 1-5: Relikte des kalten Krieges; Nov. 9-13, 2009
. NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), Het schroot van een tijdperk, Marianne Vermeijden; Nov. 6, 2009
. Huffingtonpost (USA), Martin Roemers’ ‘The Eyes Of War’ Provides Striking Photographs Of Those Blinded In World War II, July 21, 2009
. Vrij Nederland (Netherlands), Paddestoelen op het behang, Ko Colijn; p. 50-57, June 6, 2009
. The Wall Street Journal (USA), The Little Car That Could (Sort Of): a Trabant Tribute, J.S. Marcus; Apr. 24, 2009
. Newsweek (Japan), The Cold Thaw; p. 72-75, Apr. 15, 2009
. NRC Weekblad, Stadsverhalen, p.24-25 Apr. 25, 2009
. Newsweek (Japan), Last Days of the Trabant; p. 68-71, Feb. 6, 2008
. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany), Rennpappe, Asphaltpickel, Nuckelpinne: Der Trabant wird 50, Frank Pergande; Nov. 7, 2007
. National Geographic Magazine (international edition), Visions of Earth; p. 14-15, June 2007
. Esquire (Russia), Свидетельства о смерти, (Testimonies of death), Martin Roemers; p. 146-159, May 2007
. D la Repubblica (Italy), La guerra (fredda) dell’oblio; p.128-134, Stephan Theil; Feb. 24, 2007
. Vanity Fair (Italy), Vanity Portfolio: I mille volti dell ‘Europa; p. 66-67, Feb. 22, 2007
. Magazine “M” NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), Kerkhof van de Koude Oorlog, H.J.A. Hofland; p. 40-50, Nov. 6, 2006
. Izvestia (Russia), Выжить И Дожить (Survive and live); May 6, 2006
. The White Man’s Burden, William Easterly (bookcover); Nieuw Amsterdam Publ. 2006
. Volkskrant (Netherlands), Op de huid van oorlogsveteranen, Merel Bem; Sep. 29, 2005
. Foto8 (UK), Relics, Jon Levy; p. 38-43, March 2006
. International Herald Tribune (USA), Portfolio: The Never-Ending War; p. 1 and 16, May 9, 2005
. Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (Germany), Als der Krieg ans Ende kam; p. 1, 4, May 8, 2005
. Eyemazing (Netherlands), Martin Roemers, The Never-Ending War, Tyler Whisnand; p. 130-137, #8, 2005
. Zoom (Italy), Martin Roemers, Rosanna Checchi; p. 30-37, Sep. 2004
. Volkskrant Magazine (Netherlands), Rijst en kip in Kabul; p. 19-23, Jan. 25, 2003
. NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands), Ver van de fun, H.J.A. Hofland; Sep. 12, 2003
. The New York Times (USA), At The End Of a decade, Serge Schmemann, Dec. 30, 2001
. Volkskrant Magazine (Netherlands), Voetvolk in humanitaire oorlog, Arie Elshout, p. 18-24, June 24, 2000
. The Times (UK), Losers exit from history, Nov. 5, 1999
. The New York Times (USA), Fading Soviet Nostalgia Across Eastern Germany, Nov. 29, 1999
Broadcasted Interviews
. NPO Radio 1, Spraakmakers, Netherlands, Jan. 20, 2020
. BeriSatu TV, Indonesia; June 21, 2019
. MDR TV, Artour, Germany; Jan. 31, 2019
. WDR 5 Radio, Scala, Germany; May 17, 2018
. Deutschlandfunk Kultur (radio), Studio 9, Germany; May 16, 2018
. RBB Kulturradio, Germany; May 16, 2018
. NDR Kultur (radio), Matinee, Germany; May 16, 2018
. WDR 3 Radio, Kultur am Mittag, Germany; May 16, 2018
. VPRO Radio, Nooit Meer Slapen, Netherlands; March 31, 2018
. TVP Telewizja Polska, Poland; March 23, 2016
. RBB Kulturradio, Germany; March 2, 2016
. RBB TV, Abendschau, Germany; March 3, 2016
. France 2 TV, Télématin, France; Feb. 5, 2016
. VPRO Radio, Bureau Buitenland, Netherlands; Dec. 15, 2015
. W Radio, Colombia; Oct. 18, 2014
. Deutschlandradio Kultur, Germany; Oct. 1, 2014
. RBB, Kulturradio, Germany; Oct. 2, 2014
. VPRO Radio, De Avonden, Netherlands; May 10, 2012
. IKON Radio, Oba Live, Netherlands; June 9, 2011
. Deutsche Welle TV, Arts.21 – The Cultural Magazine, Germany; March 20, 2010
. MDR TV, Artour, Germany; Jan. 7, 2010
. NPS Radio, Kunststof, Netherlands; Nov. 6, 2009
. NOS Radio, Met het oog op morgen, Netherlands; Aug. 23, 2009
. VRT Klara (radio), Ramblas, Belgium, March 16, 2009
. VPRO Radio, OVT, Netherlands, March 8, 2009
. VPRO Radio, De Avonden, Netherlands; March 6, 2009
Agencies
Martin Roemers’ projects, books and exhibitions are published in the print media worldwide, distributed by:
. Panos Pictures, London
. Laif, Cologne
. Hollandse Hoogte/ANP, The Hague
Contact
Martin Roemers lives in the Netherlands
M +31 (0) 6 53 77 99 59
martin@martinroemers.com
www.martinroemers.com
www.instagram.com/martinroemers/
Personal Agent
Maartje Wildeman
M +31 (0) 6 40 53 65 97,
maartjewildeman@chello.nl