We are proud to announce the Rotterdam Photo 2027 Selection Committee. The selection process for Rotterdam Photo consists of three rounds of evaluation. In each round, members of the selection committee independently review submissions and select entries to proceed to the next stage. Projects and images are evaluated based on creativity, photographic quality, and the effectiveness with which they engage with the festival theme. Selected participants and winners will be announced on the Rotterdam Photo website and through the festival’s communication channels.
Interdisciplinary Visual Artist, Photographer & Filmmaker
Jaasir Linger (Zoetermeer, 1991) is an interdisciplinary visual artist, photographer and filmmaker with Surinamese roots, based in Rotterdam. His practice explores his Surinamese heritage, the traditional Afro-Surinamese Winti religion, and Suriname’s shared history with the Netherlands. He translates his research into installation art and other interdisciplinary forms.
Photographic Artist, Educator & Editor
Rebecca Kailola-Simons (Finland, 1981) is a photographic artist, educator and editor based in the Netherlands. Her artistic practice explores the relationship between memory, history and constructed narratives through photography, video and installation.
Photographer, Graphic Designer, Editor & Writer
Camilla Marrese (b.1998) is a photographer, graphic designer, editor and writer. She serves as PhMuseum’s Visual Editor.
Independent Writer / Co-Editor for OVER Journal
Erik Vroons (b. 1976, The Netherlands) is a freelance writer, editor and curator in the realm of creative and journalistic photography.
Independent Curator, Visual Artist & Arts Producer
Liza Faktor is an independent curator, visual artist and arts producer working at the intersection of photography, moving image, performance and emerging media.
Photographer, Curator & Director of Rotterdam Photo
Marcel Kollen is a photographer, curator, and cultural entrepreneur based in Rotterdam. He is the founder and director of Rotterdam Photo.
Director of IPFA & Founder of the Experimental Photo Festival
Pablo Giori is the Director of the International Photography Festivals Association (IPFA), founder of the Experimental Photo Festival, and founder of Agora, School of Experimentation.