
Rogier Maaskant | sense of presence
Fri 31 May
|The Margate School
In an unprecedented way the photographs show us a coexisting world with aesthetics that are characteristic for the beauty and unpredictability of nature


Time & Location
31 May 2024, 11:00 – 07 Jun 2024, 16:00
The Margate School, 31-33 High St, Margate CT9 1DX, UK
About the Event
Join us for the Private View on Friday 31 May, 6 to 8pm
Insects play a vital role in our lives but their important role often remains underexposed. How often do they not escape our attention, especially the nocturnal ones? However understandable this is, as in our modern lives inconspicuousness is not a highly valued quality, for a whole range of species it is of utmost importance.
In an unprecedented way the images show us a coexisting world with aesthetics that are characteristic for the beauty and unpredictability of nature.
All above our heads. A world that is modest yet spectacular, worldly yet magical and common yet extraordinary.
Rogier Maaskant says: "The majority of images was made in and around Rotterdam, where I live. I hope they’ll find their way into the world to reach a bigger audience. To create a better view on our surroundings, how one can relate…