And they certainly did—photos of the striking museum building poured in not only via Instagram but also via email. The jury had a wide selection of photos to choose from, including shots of the logo above the main entrance, the red compass from various angles, reflections in the windows, views through the building, and architectural details. In the end, two photos were selected as winners.
Photo of the compass – Nick Marlow
“The iconic image of the Cuypershuis, but captured in a different way.”
This photo of the red compass clearly stood out to the jury. The composition is well-balanced; the compass and the museum’s facade form two separate elements yet come together as a single, clearly recognizable image. The compass in the foreground is nicely positioned within the space, and the whole composition ties together beautifully.
Photo of the lumber shed – Thieu Smeets
“As a visitor, you’ll find yourself searching and wondering where this photo was taken.”
The photographer is someone who pays attention to details and, through a creative interplay of lines, offers a fresh and unique perspective on the building. You’ll be surprised to learn that this is also part of the museum complex! The photo therefore fits well with the story of Pierre Cuypers’s home and workshop. By photographing the wood carvings in such detail, the jury recognizes a typical, distinctive element of Cuypers’s work.
Cuypershuis Photography Contest
The winning entries will become the new profile photos on the Cuypershuis’s social media channels. In addition, the photographers will receive a beautiful print of their own work.
The winners were selected by a professional jury consisting of photographers Maartje van Berkel, John Peters, and Jack Mestrom. Selection criteria included creativity, the recognizability of the Cuypershuis, and the technical quality of the photo.