Martin Roemers s (b. 1962) studied at the AKI Academy of Fine Arts in Enschede, the Netherlands. For many years, he has worked on long-term projects that result in exhibitions and books such as Relics of the Cold War and The Eyes of War. His current project is Metropolis, an exploration of the world’s megacities. Roemers’ work has been exhibited throughout Europe, America, Asia and Australia. It is represented in many collections including Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas. He has received two World Press Photo Awards, including a first prize for Metropolis, along with a number of other prizes. Articles and reviews about Roemers’ work have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The New Yorker and many other publications. Martin Roemers is represented by Anastasia Photo in New York, East Wing in Dubai and Acte2galerie in Paris. He lives in The Netherlands.
Website: www.martinroemers.com
