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07 Jul

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Dutch artist Pascal Bier will present a photo series examining queer identity through themes of tenderness, trust, and vulnerability at an Amsterdam hotel from July 9 to August 8, 2026.

Photo Exhibition 'the Space between Us' to Explore Queer Intimacy in Amsterdam

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A new photography exhibition by Dutch visual artist Pascal Bier, known professionally as Studio PAAR, is set to open in Amsterdam this summer. The series, titled "the Space between Us," will be on display for a month and focuses on the nuances of queer identity and connection.

The exhibition is described as a quiet and reflective exploration of queer identity through the lenses of tenderness, trust, and vulnerability. According to the artist, the work is structured around four chapters of human intimacy: connection, tenderness, passion, and trust. The series aims to highlight the power of emotional openness and the bonds that form in the spaces between people.

In an artist statement, Bier reflects on the core themes of his work: "I recognise myself in silence. In tenderness. In the quiet courage that it takes to open yourself up. In choosing gentleness in a world that often rewards hardness."

Pascal Bier is a photographer and visual artist with a background in art direction, who works between the Netherlands and Cape Town. His portfolio frequently engages with themes of identity, intimacy, and human connection, employing a refined and emotionally sensitive visual language.

Event Details

  • What: Photography Exhibition "the Space between Us"
  • Artist: Studio PAAR (Pascal Bier)
  • Dates: Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026
  • Time: 10:30 – 20:30
  • Location: Hotel From de Vijsel, Overtoom 13-17, Amsterdam
  • Accessibility: The venue is listed as wheelchair accessible.
  • More Information: studio-paar.com
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