Living On features the photographic work of Lidwien van de Ven in her first solo exhibition in North America. Organized in conjunction with the Mosaic 50th-Anniversary Symposium, the exhibition is curated by Dr. Shepherd Steiner. Van de Ven’s installation showcases works from Cairo, Gaza, the West Bank, and Beirut, alongside a new piece, Berlin, 12/01/2015 (das Volk), displayed outside the gallery.
Van de Ven’s politically and aesthetically charged work explores themes of race, truth, human rights, and the complexities of contemporary photography. Her images challenge traditional photojournalism by occupying a space between art and activism, demanding viewers to inhabit opposing perspectives and question democratic processes.
Lidwien van de Ven is a Dutch artist based in Berlin and Rotterdam, whose work explores intersections between photojournalism and art. Her politically engaged practice examines populism, religion, and visibility, addressing censorship, aesthetics, and ideological suppression. Van de Ven has exhibited internationally, including the Sydney Biennale, Documenta 12, and Museo Reina Sofia. She was awarded the Dolf Henkes Prize in 2014.







