Aflevering #270 English - Peter Van Agtmael On War, Identity, Photography And Starting Again

Peter van Agtmael built his career photographing America at war, both abroad and at home. From Iraq and Afghanistan to the long aftermath of 9/11, his work explores themes like conflict, nationalism, identity, race and power. In this conversation, we talk about leaving the US behind, becoming a father, the collapse of traditional photojournalism, and the creative wall that pushed him toward painting and other forms of image-making. What stayed with me most was his honesty about change. About allowing yourself to evolve creatively instead of repeating what already works. A personal and layered conversation with one of the most important photographic voices of his generation. And if conversations like these resonate with you: every month, we host live online masterclasses with internationally acclaimed photographers, curators and visual storytellers. You can join live, ask your own questions, or watch the replay afterwards. More info here