Dutch Photo Exhibit of Reconstruction in Afghanistan Opens in Washington, D.C.
Aug 26 2008
The Royal Netherlands Embassy and the Embassy of Afghanistan will present a stirring collection of images that document everyday life in Afghanistan. The photo exhibit by Dutch photographer Hans Stakelbeek, titled “In Afghanistan,” will be displayed for the first time in the U.S. from Sept. 10 through Oct. 4 at the Touchstone Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Stakelbeek was commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to document the reconstruction of Afghanistan during ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability to the country. Stakelbeek made four trips there, photographing in Kabul and Uruzgan, as well as other remote areas. Stakelbeek’s photos capture the essence of the people, the country, and the reconstruction efforts.
“In Afghanistan” presents images that pay tribute to the determination of the Afghan people to survive and live as normally as possible through the upheaval, building homes, going to school, and working and playing in trying times. Stakelbeek’s accompanying written commentary reveals the personal stories in each of the photographs.
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
Location: Touchstone Gallery, 406 7th Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, D.C., 20004
Exhibition Dates: Sept. 10–Oct. 4 (Admission is free)
Opening Times: Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.touchstonegallery.com, www.netherlands-embassy.org, or www.embassyofafghanistan.org.
