/ 2026 / Fine Art / Nudes

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Ton Dirven, Netherlands
• Date of Photograph
  23-05-2026
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/dirventon/

I took this photo in a swimming pool that is no longer in use. The person in the photo is a very good swimmer who wanted a photoshoot related to swimming. I was in the situation where I am a board member of an artist collective that has their studios in the former swimming pool. That is why I was able to use the pool.

The swimmer and I worked very well together developing ideas, and we listened carefully to each other.

Ton (1950) was born in Breda, The Netherlands.

As early as the nineteen seventies Ton was taking a keen interest in photography. After discovering the work of Jan Saudek in the nineties he decided no longer to listen to the opinions of other people. Instead he chose to follow his own way and ideas. This resulted in an unusual and surreal approach to his photography. Ton creates with his models colourful scenes vibrating with a subtle emotional radiance. In contrast his black and whites are disturbing.