Frank De Mulder
Frank De Mulder
Born (1963-08-02) August 2, 1963[1]
OccupationPhotographer

Frank De Mulder (born 22 August 1963 in Ghent) is a Belgian photographer.

Early life

De Mulder got his first camera from his father at the age of 12 and became soon addicted to the “silver” image in the darkroom. At 17 he started to copy the photos of David Hamilton, invested all his pocket money in photo equipment and learned by books the world of light and photography. He studied film direction at RITCS.[2]

in Brussels and continued his studies in Ghent at KASK,[3] where he graduated cum laude.

Career

The leading Belgian Fine Art photographer Frank De Mulder is a celebrated personality within the international photo scene. He has worked for large advertising campaigns and well-known magazines, including Playboy, FHM, GQ, Maxim and Elle.

De Mulder's most intriguing work, however, are the intimate impressions of female emotions and beauty. De Mulder released 5 books with the renowned publishing group teNeues: SENSES (2007), PURE (2010), GLORIOUS (2013), HEAVEN (2015) and TRIBUTE (2017).

The images are never provocative, but they tend to balance on the edge of what is forbidden. That balance is what makes the photographs so powerful and interesting. De Mulder shows us the delicate sensual world of women—from fragile and emotional to flamboyant and erotic—always at the highest level of beauty.

Frank De Mulder was born 22 August 1963 in Ghent, Belgium. Already as a young boy he was fascinated by image, light and beauty. He got his first camera from his father at the age of 12. At 17 he started to copy the pictures of David Hamilton, invested all his pocket money in photo equipment and learned by books the world of light and photography. He studied film direction at RITCS in Brussels and continued his studies in Ghent at the Royal Art Academy, where he graduated cum laude. Frank did his army service in the cinematography division where he made several “war movies” for military trainings.

He started his career as cameraman and director of photography in several short movies and commercials. At the age of 29 he decided photography was his real passion. Since then, he worked his way up to become a worldwide celebrated photographer, represented by teNeues Publishers. At his side there is always Michèle van Damme, his associate. “It takes two to tango”. Michèle is responsible for art direction and digital postproduction. Together they built in total 3 studios, the third one in Merelbeke near Ghent.

With his nude portraits, the Belgian Frank de Mulder is considered the successor to the great Helmut Newton: his pictures contain a peculiar tension and tell small stories.

The Belgian Frank de Mulder is one of the best-known representatives of upscale erotic photography.  His nude portraits move in the tradition of Helmut Newton: aesthetic, stylish pictures, mostly in black and white, which are not primarily concerned with serving the viewer's voyeurism.  Rather, de Mulder creates a special atmosphere in each picture and gives the scenes a crackling tension.  He expresses his concept as follows: "An erotic picture should tell a story. The viewer has to believe what he sees in the picture. If I achieve that, I will be successful."

Source: Stern[4]

The publication of his first book « Senses » with teNeues publishers in 2007 was his breakthrough with the general public.

With 6 books up until know he is one of the most successful photographers of erotic work

Exhibitions

  • 2006 - Eccentric, Knokke, Belgium - Frank De Mulder/Roger Raveel[5]
  • 2007 - Eccentric, Knokke, Belgium
  • 2012 - Eccentric, Knokke, Belgium
  • 2013 - Art depot, Bonheiden, Belgium[6]
  • 2013 - Art Gallery Ludwig Lefevere[7]
  • 2014 - Modernbook gallery, San Francisco, USA[8]
  • 2014 - Expo Hotel Stories in CODA Apeldoorn[9]
  • 2014 - Art Miami, Miami, USA[10]
  • 2014 - Gallerie Kronsbein, Munich, Germany[11]
  • 2014 - The Wilde Side Gallery, Antwerp, Belgium[12]
  • 2015 - Eccentric, Knokke, Belgium[13]
  • 2018 - Akademy, Kortrijk, Belgium[14]

Bibliography

  • FotoArt, 1999, She, 80 pages 25x33cm, ISBN 90-76001-28-6
  • teNeues, 2007, Senses, 168 pages 27.5x37cm, ISBN 978-3-8327-9208-4
  • teNeues, 2010, Pure, 168 pages 27.5x37cm, ISBN 978-3-8327-9421-7
  • teNeues, 2013, Glorious, 168 pages 28.7x37.6 cm, ISBN 978-3-8327-9730-0
  • teNeues, 2015, Heaven, 168 pages 27.9 x 38.1 cm, ISBN 978-3-8327-3287-5
  • teNeues, 2017, Tribute, 256 pages 29.8 x 38.1 cm, ISBN 978-3-9617-1038-6

References

  1. ↑ Dans la tête des fantasmes
  2. ↑ "RITCS". Aug 17, 2022. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022 – via Wikipedia.
  3. ↑ "Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten van Gent". Oct 13, 2022. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022 – via Wikipedia.
  4. ↑ "Luxus-Erotik vom belgischen Helmut Newton". stern.de. 25 February 2021. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Roger Raveel Museum". www.rogerraveelmuseum.be. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Galerie Art Depot". Galerie Art Depot. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Frank De Mulder - Art Gallery Ludwig Lefevere Wortegem Knokke tentoonstelling kunstenaars". www.artgallery-lefevere.com. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Curated Art — Frank De Mulder Photography Exhibition Modernbook..." curatedart.tumblr.com. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  9. ↑ "traffic tentoonstelling Hotel Stories, CODA - Beeldbalie". Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Art Miami". www.artmiami.com. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  11. ↑ Gallerie Kronsbein
  12. ↑ The Wilde Side Gallery
  13. ↑ "Eccentric 2015 Partner Magazine by Eccentric - Issuu". issuu.com. 8 May 2015. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Akademy". www.akademy.be. Retrieved Oct 16, 2022.

Further reading

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