Panel discussion: Three visions on portrait photography

What does it mean to portray someone? How do context and perspective influence the meaning of a portrait?

On Thursday 21 August at 7.30 p.m., BREEDBEELD invites you to STUK (Leuven) for an evening of discussion about portrait photography. Three fascinating photographers will share their unique vision of how a portrait is more than just a picture of a person.

Admission is free, but places are limited. Please reserve in advance via this link.

Eva Verbeeck is a Belgian photographer and filmmaker who divides her time between Antwerp and New York. With a preference for analogue photography, she captures stories about identity, gender and the nuances of everyday life. Her projects arise from a relationship of trust and long-term collaboration with her subjects, which adds emotional depth and authenticity to her work.

Dinaya Waeyaert is a Belgian visual artist who also works in analogue. Her intimate images range from snapshots and self-portraits to portraits of people from her immediate surroundings. From a queer perspective, she captures personal moments in her images that explore the dynamics of visibility, especially around female identity. Her work reads like a visual diary: poetic, sensitive and deeply personal, emphasising the dual power of photography: as a tangible object and as a means of representation.

Jules Emile works with both still images and video and carries with him a curiosity that drives him to observe and carefully document. Over the years, he has built up an intimate body of work that is distinguished by his fascination with people and their environment. Through their collective stories, he invites us to reflect on underlying environmental and socio-political issues. He feels most at ease when wandering through unfamiliar surroundings, taking on the role of the honest observer. His way of documenting is sincere and spontaneous, yet calculated. His images bear witness to the humanity of the unseen.

The evening will be moderated by Sofie Crabbé.