Jasper Léonard's Bird's-Eye View of Amsterdam in 'Amsterdam Resized'
Belgian photographer Jasper Léonard (born 1985 in Antwerp) has published 'Amsterdam Resized', a compact book offering a unique aerial perspective on the Dutch capital. Using a custom 45mm Tilt-Shift lens, Léonard creates images that mimic miniatures, challenging viewers' perception. The book includes a playful definition of Amsterdam by former Labour mayor Eberhard van der Laan, who described the city as curious, enterprising, presumptuous, heterosexual, witty, brave, and rebellious. Léonard, who previously applied similar techniques to Antwerp, New York, and Belgium, presents a fresh, ironic take on urban architecture, emphasizing the balance between water and concrete. Published by Lannoo in Tielt, 2018, the 143-page volume costs €16.99 (ISBN 9789401454360).
Key facts
- Jasper Léonard is a Belgian photographer born in Antwerp in 1985.
- The book 'Amsterdam Resized' was published by Lannoo in Tielt, 2018.
- The book has 143 pages and costs €16.99.
- Léonard used a custom 45mm Tilt-Shift lens to create miniature-like effects.
- The project offers a bird's-eye view of Amsterdam.
- Former mayor Eberhard van der Laan is quoted describing Amsterdam as curious, enterprising, presumptuous, heterosexual, witty, brave, and rebellious.
- Léonard previously applied similar techniques to Antwerp, New York, and Belgium.
- The book's ISBN is 9789401454360.
Entities
Artists
- Jasper Léonard
Institutions
- Lannoo
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- New York
- United States
- Tielt