Posted on February 24, 2026
Boekpresentatie in De Nieuwe Bibliotheek Almere
Op zaterdag 7 maart 2026 presenteer ik mijn nieuwe fotoboek Architectuur als Partituur (96 pag.) tijdens een feestelijke boekpresentatie in De Nieuwe Bibliotheek Almere. Ik kijk ernaar uit om je daar te ontmoeten en je mee te nemen in het verhaal achter dit boek: hoe ik architectuur fotografeer en vertaal naar beelden die aanvoelen als muzikale composities. Toegang is gratis.
In Architectuur als Partituur werk ik met detailopnames van gevels en bouw ik die vervolgens zorgvuldig op tot ritmische, kleurrijke composities – visuele Urban Tapestries waarin herhaling, lijnenspel en kleur het tempo bepalen. Voor mij is een gevel niet alleen een bouwwerk, maar ook een soort partituur: ritme, maat, accenten en stilte – maar dan in lijnen, ramen en kleurvlakken. Met dit boek wil ik laten ervaren dat je naar architectuur kunt kijken zoals je naar muziek luistert.
GESPREK MET DE MAKERS
Tijdens de presentatie ga ik in gesprek met Alex de Vries (schrijver van de inleiding) over mijn fotografie, het ontstaan van het boek en de keuzes in indeling en opbouw.
MUZIEK
Het programma wordt muzikaal omlijst door Jan van der Plas (cello). Vooraf is er koffie en thee, en na afloop is er ruimte om het boek rustig in te kijken, vragen te stellen en een gesigneerd exemplaar aan te schaffen.
ZIN OM TE KOMEN? MELD JE AAN
Graag van tevoren aanmelden door mij een email te sturen:
info@paulbrouns.com
PROGRAMMA
13:30 – 14:00 Inloop + pop-up expositie in De Nieuwe Foyer
– koffie/thee/water, vrij rondkijken
14:00 – 14:05 Verplaatsing naar De Grote Zaal (filmzaal) + welkom
14:05 – 14:20 Gesprek: Alex de Vries in dialoog met mij – ontstaan, keuzes, indeling en opbouw
14:20 – 14:25 Muzikaal intermezzo – Jan van der Plas (cello)
14:25 – 14:30 Kort extra blok: Fotofestival Almere
(save the date / oproep / info)
14:30 – 14:35 Afsluiting + korte muzikale outro
14:35 – 15:15 Signeersessie & boekverkoop (De Nieuwe Foyer)
15:15 Einde
(uitloop mogelijk tot uiterlijk 16:00)
OVER HET BOEK
In Architectuur als Partituur onderzoek ik hoe hedendaagse architectuur kan transformeren tot abstracte, grafische beelden vol ritme en kleur. Door detailfotografie te combineren met zorgvuldig opgebouwde composities ontstaan werken die zowel fotografisch als bijna typografisch aanvoelen: een samenspel van structuur, herhaling en harmonie.
Specificaties
Formaat: 24 × 28 cm | Omvang: 96 pagina’s | Oplage: 650 exemplaren
Uitgever: Van Spijk Artbooks | Fotografie: Paul Brouns
Tekst: Alex de Vries | Engelse vertaling: Mark Poysden | Vormgeving: Gijs Dragt
FOTOFESTIVAL ALMERE [ffA]
Als lid van de organisatie van het ffA vraag ik speciale aandacht voor de nieuwste editie van dit sympathieke evenement. Dit jaar staat het in het teken van Almere 50 jaar. Ans van Berkum zal er in een korte pitch meer over vertellen.
Alvast meer weten: > FOTOFESTIVALALMERE.NL
BOEK KOPEN
Binnenkort open ik mijn nieuwe webshop, waarin dit boek ook wordt aangeboden. Indien je al eerder interesse hebt om mijn boek te bestellen, > STUUR ME DAN EEN EMAIL en deel je adresgegevens. Ik zal je in dat geval een factuur toesturen inclusief verzendkosten.
PRAKTISCHE INFORMATIE
Datum: zaterdag 7 maart 2026
Inloop: 13:30 uur | Start: 14:00 uur
Locatie: De Nieuwe Bibliotheek Almere Centrum
Ruimtes: inloop in de Nieuwe Foyer | Presentatie in De Grote Zaal
Adres: Stadhuisplein 101, 1315 XC Almere-Stad
Toegang: gratis
MELD JE AAN
Graag van tevoren aanmelden door mij een email te sturen:
info@paulbrouns.com
Posted on February 2, 2026
ARCHITECTURE AS A MUSICAL SCORE
From 7 January to 22 February 2026 I am exhibiting my work at Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht. My solo show ‘Architecture as a Musical Score’ can be seen in the exhibition area ‘Kamer 13’.
In my work I approach the city as if it were music. Rather than documenting buildings, I translate architectural structures into rhythmic visual compositions shaped by repetition, light and colour. Windows, balconies, fire escapes and doors become a kind of visual notation—while subtle disruptions in pattern, an unexpected echo, or a trace of human presence add tension and surprise.
INTERVIEW DE LIMBURGER
Here is an interview with me about the exhibition and my work (in Dutch). Click on the image to zoom and read. Author of the article is Ronald Meeus / photography by Rob Oostwegel.
Here is an automated translation in English (PDF).
VISIT THE FINISSAGE
On the last day of the exhibition there will be a special meet & greet with the artist, book presentation and book signing session. If you would like to join send me an email for securing your place, as this is a limited capacity event.
> REGISTER NOW
PRESENTING THE BOOK
During the exhibition this new photo book is being presented and can be looked into at the museum. The book expands on the ideas behind the work and offers a broad selection of images in a carefully designed sequence. It is an invitation to experience my work at your own pace. Pre-order registration will open soon on this website.
FOTOMUSEUM AAN HET VRIJTHOF
Exhibition: Architecture as a Musical Score
7 January – 22 February 2026
Address: Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD Maastricht, The Netherlands
Open: Tue-Sun 10-17 hrs.
Website: Fotomuseum-aan-het-Vrijthof
Posted on December 15, 2025
In January 2026, I will present my new photobook Architecture as a Musical Score, together with a museum exhibition at Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof. The book brings together a substantial body of work and marks an important milestone within my ongoing practice.
To support the production of the book — design, printing, and finishing — I have launched a crowdfunding campaign. The first contributions have already come in, which is encouraging, but additional support is still needed to fully realize the publication.
Through the campaign page, you can reserve a copy of the book and explore several reward options, apart from securing a handsigned book, there are also exclusive discounts on artworks of your choice.
> GO TO CAMPAIGN PAGE
Book specifications
Size: 24 × 28 cm | Amount of pages: 96 | Edition: 750 | Publisher: VanSpijk Artbooks | Photography: Paul Brouns | Text: Alex de Vries | Translation: Mark Poysden | Design: Gijs Dragt
Posted on June 23, 2025
VIER DE BEELDMIX – A JOURNEY THROUGH DUTCH PHOTOGRAPHY
From June 27 to October 26, 2025, Museum Hilversum and NS, in collaboration with Stichting Beeldmix, present the exhibition Vier de Beeldmix (Celebrate the Image Mix). As a participating artist, I’m proud to be part of this major group exhibition, which brings together highlights from the acclaimed project De Mix. Historical and contemporary photographers are paired in surprising visual dialogues that celebrate diversity, imagination, and the enduring power of Dutch photography.
THE CONCEPT
‘Vier de Beeldmix’ is the concluding exhibition of a twelve-part series De Mix Nederland. In each edition, historical photography serves as a source of inspiration for contemporary Dutch photographers.
RITME IN DE POLDER
For my contribution, entitled Ritme in de Polder (Rhythm in the Polder), I was invited to draw inspiration from the work of Ger Dekkers (1929–2020). He is known for his precise, rhythmic sequences of Dutch polder landscapes, involving shifting points of view. While his subject was the natural geometry of the land, I remained focused on architecture — my own ongoing field of exploration. The project has become a dialogue between two visual approaches that share a fascination with rhythm, repetition, precision, transformation and the location of the province of Flevoland. Where Dekkers captured a playful approach to the design of the open polder, I reflected on the built environment, inspired by the abstract beauty of architectural design of the cities and buildings of Flevoland.
Town Square by Paul Brouns
PARTICIPATING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ger Dijs (1925-2009) & Heleen Haijtema (1980)
N. Flipse-Roelse (1921-2008) & Annegien van Doorn (1982)
Ger Dekkers (1929-2020) & Paul Brouns (1967)
J.B. Schröer (1916-1983) & Harry Cock (1952)
Robert de Hartogh (1942-2022) & Khalid Amakran (1991)
Koen Lenarts (1926-2009) & Roger Cremers (1972)
Jacob Molenhuis (1894-1987) & David Vroom (1987)
Martien Coppens (1908-1986) & Wiesje Peels (1975)
Dolf Henneke (1945-1976) & Jasper Abels (1987)
Paul den Hollander (1950) & Erik van Cuyk (1968)
Hannes Wallrafen (1951) & Kevin Osepa (1994)
Esther Kroon (1966-1992) & Duo Stoute (1987) & Vrolijk (1984)
MUSEUM HILVERSUM
VIER DE BEELDMIX
27 jun. 2025 — 26 okt. 2025
OPEN
Tue. – Sun. 11:00 to 17:00 hrs.
ADDRESS
Kerkbrink 6, 1211 BX Hilversum, The Netherlands
CONTACT
P +31 35 533 9601
E info@museumhilversum.nl
W museumhilversum.nl
DE MIX NEDERLAND
W demixfotoprojecten.nl
Posted on June 8, 2025
13-14-15 JUNE 2025 AT KUNSTLINIE ALMERE (NL)
Rotary Club Almere New Town has organized the first Almere PhotoTop. From June 13 to 15, twelve Almere-based art photographers will be exhibiting their beautiful work at Kunstlinie that invites everyone to visit and be astonished.
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHERS
Mona Alikhah, Marco ter Beek, Herbert van der Beek, Paul Brouns, Jordi Huisman, Claudia Kamergorodski, Teo Krijgsman, Jet Leopold, Rachel van Schie, Arjan Spannenburg, Richard Terborg, Jaer Vogelland.
FREE WORKSHOPS
On Sat. June 14 and Sun. June 15, the photographers will also share their knowledge and artistic vision in a series of one-hour workshops. These free sessions cover a wide range of inspiring topics and techniques, and are open to all.
A PhotoTop to learn from, to enjoy and inspire your own photography.
> Schedule of all workshops
MY FREE WORKSHOP
Theme:
Photo editing & Architecture photography.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly session—no experience needed. I’ll show examples of my work to explain key aspects of architectural photography. Then we’ll take a short walk to photograph nearby buildings with your phone. We’ll wrap up by editing the images in Snapseed, a free and powerful app. The session is in Dutch, but I’m happy to assist individually in English (and other languages).
Requirements
• Bring your phone • Install Snapseed
(otherwise there will be free Wifi at the venue)
PROGRAM
EXHIBITION
Fri. 13-06: 10:00 – 18:00 hrs.
Sat. 14-06: 10:00 – 18:00 hrs.
Sun. 15-06: 10:00 – 18:00 hrs.
WORKSHOPS
Sat. 14-06: 11:00 – 17:00 hrs.
Sun. 15-06: 11:00 – 17:00 hrs.
Posted on May 19, 2025
Located near the German border in between Arnhem (NL) and Dortmund (DE), Huntenkunst Ulft organises its 31st annual art fair. A former metal foundary is the beautiful industrial surroundings for this huge international event.
STAND 204
For me it will be the first time participating. Please be welcome to come by and see my selection of limited edition prints.
HUNTENKUNST
Location:
SSP Hal, DRU-Laan 2
7071 MC Ulft, Netherlands
Opening hours
Fri 23-05: 17:00 – 21:00
Sat 24-05: 10:00 – 20:00
Sun 25-05: 10:00 – 18:00
Contact:
Phone 0315 681961
Email info@huntenkunst.org
Website: Huntenkunst.org
Location Stand 204. Click to enlarge
Posted on September 23, 2024
From 10 to 13 October I will present my work in London at The Other Art Fair. This is a very successful global event, supported by Saatchi Art. After previous participations in LA and New York City, this year I am very happy to return to London. My selection of photographic compositions will feature architecture from different cities of the world, including London itself.
OWN ART
My limited edition works will be available in different sizes from very small up to 100 x 100 cm, (both framed and unframed) so it matches a range of budgets. Additionally it is possible to purchase artworks at this fair and pay in 10 monthly installments. More info on this program at
> OWN ART
100th GLOBAL FAIR EDITION
As this fair happens to be the 100th edition of The Other Art Fair, it promises to be an art event that you do not want to miss. Celebrating the largest edition to date, over 200 game-changing artists will showcase their original yet affordable artworks combined with exclusive Guest Artists, interactive installations, performances, plus, local bites, brews, and drinks.
MEET US IN STAND 33
Together with fellow artist Marianne Hendriks, we will present our work in a 7 Meter corner stand (number 33). If you come, make sure to use my code 20BROUNS for 20% discount when you purchase online tickets (details beneath).
Breathing Space (100 x 100 cm | ed. 1 of 5)
FAIR DETAILS
HOURS
Opening night
Thursday, 10 October: 5 – 10 pm
General entry
Friday, 11 October: 1 – 9 pm
Saturday, 12 October: 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday, 13 October: 11 am – 6 pm
VENUE
The Truman Brewery
7
Dray Walk
London E1 6QR
United Kingdom
TICKETS
Use my code for 20% discount: 20BROUNS
Get tickets here
Posted on February 1, 2024
February 1 – 4, 2024, my work is featured at the India Art Fair in New Delhi. Please visit booth F:06, hosted by Wonderwall Gallery. This year’s selection of mine features two complementary ways of viewing: looking up versus looking down.
OPENING TIMES
Thursday, 1 February 2024
VIP Preview, 12 PM – 7 PM
Friday, 2 February 2024
VIP Preview, 11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, 3 February 2024
VIP Preview, 11 AM – 12 PM
Public hours, 12 PM – 7 PM
Sunday, 4 February 2024
Public hours, 10 AM – 6 PM
VENUE INFORMATION
NSIC Exhibition Grounds
Okhla, New Delhi, India
RELEVANT LINKS
> Website India Art Fair
> My work on Wonderwall Gallery
Posted on June 4, 2023
MO J GALLERY
Solo Exhibition Paul Brouns
May 26 – June 30, 2023
Tue-Fri 11:00-17:00
Address
31 Hannam-daero 28ga-gil
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +8227970417
>Website
From May 26 to June 30 2023, my work is shown in the beautiful space of Mo J Gallery in Seoul. After a successful show at the gallery’s other location in Busan, this time my limited edition prints are shown in South Korea’s capital.
In the exhibition you can see a beautiful selection out of my architectural photography, curated by Hyeonseong Jeong.
If you are interested in visiting, please contact the gallery for an appointment.
Posted on May 29, 2023
1-4 June 2023 I will present my work at “De Hallen Studios Amsterdam”. Along with 60 fellow artists, working in a wide range of styles and techniques, it will be a memorable event at a very pleasant key location in the heart of Amsterdam.
Get ready for a pleasant mix of art, music, fashion, drinks, food and more. Some art will be presented on a catwalk during live fashion shows.
MY BOOTH
Meet me at stand 2G and see my limited edition prints in a range of different sizes.
TICKETS + DISCOUNT
Order tickets at NOCKNOCKART.COM
And use the following discount code for 20% off:
ARTISTFRIENDS.
NOCKNOCK ART FAIR 2023
1 to 4 JUNE 2023
OPEN
Thu. 01 June: 18:00 – 22:00 hrs. VIP night
Fri. 02 June: 12:00 – 21:00 hrs.
Sat. 03 June: 11:00 – 21:00 hrs.
Sun. 04 June: 11:00 – 18:00 hrs.
LOCATION
De Hallen Studio’s
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 18
1053 BE Amsterdam
Netherlands
MORE INFO
> NOCKNOCKART.COM
