Ruben van Schalm was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1988. He now lives and works in Tel Aviv, Israel. Over the past decade, Van Schalm has masterfully crafted a world that delicately balances the pristine beauty of the human body in its purest form with the fragile essence of nature. His work is renowned for its evocative power, where striking black and white photographs become a canvas for the interplay between the human form and the natural world. Through his lens, Van Schalm explores themes of vulnerability, strength, and the ephemeral nature of beauty. In 2020, he produced his first monograph, Paradise, which was enriched by the commendation of celebrated photographer Erwin Olaf, whose preface not only affirmed Van Schalm's artistic vision but also inspired a deeper exploration of the fleeting intersections between human and nature. This acknowledgment has propelled him to continue pushing the boundaries of his craft, delving deeper into the exploration of poignant, universal themes through the meticulous and thoughtful presentation of his subjects.
Van Schalm, Ruben
b, 1988, Rotterdam NL
Group Exhibitions
2024 The Little Black Gallery - BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! - Manila, Philippines
2023 Kahmann Krollmann Collection - Berlin
2023 The Little Black Gallery - BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! - Australia
2023 Haute Photographie - Rotterdam
2022 The Future is here - Kahmann Gallery - Amsterdam
2021 Haute Photographie • Amsterdam • Museum square
2021 Haute Photographie • Rotterdam
2019 Gup New Talent 2020 - Amsterdam
2016 The Barbadian, X Bank, Amsterdam, NL
2013 London Boys, La Culture Tel Aviv, IL
BOOKS
Solo
Paradise, Ruben van Schalm, 2020, publisher Komma,
Foreword by Erwin Olaf, Essay by Marth von Loeben ISBN 978-94-91525-91-9
Group
2023 - BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! - KEHRER VERLAG
2020 • New Dutch / Gup New Talen 2020 X Publishers
2020 • BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! - Mendo, TeNeues
Museums & Collections
Paradise added to the research library Rijksmuseum collection - The Netherlands.
Paradise project added to the Comptemporary Collection of the MA-g The Museum of Avant Garde in Switzerland.
Nominations
New Dutch / Gup New Photography Talent Award 2020
