Koen Colpaert is a Belgian photographer, born in Ghent in 1970, with a passion for urban exploration. His work takes a technical and documentary approach, heavily influenced by renowned artists like Bernd and Hilla Becher, Candida Höfer, and Robert Polidori.
He often explores "non-places"—locations that serve transient purposes, such as empty buildings, abandoned industrial sites, or spaces devoid of human interaction. He uses lighting and composition to bring a sense of finality and stillness to these spaces, often evoking emotions tied to isolation and decay. His work straddles the line between art and historical documentation, revealing the unseen narratives within urban landscapes.
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