Dutch born Hans Neleman started his photography career from his first studio in New York's meat-packing district by shooting portraiture and advertising assignments. His personal work -- assemblage and still life -- was discovered and recognized at once in the fine art as well as the commercial arena.

Since 1991 Neleman's work has been exhibited internationally including shows at the Museum of Visual Arts, Art Projects International, Nuevo Leon Center of Photography in Mexico, the Holland Festival and the Biennale de Lyon. Recently his photographs have been acquired by the Musee Art Contemporain, France and Stiftung Museum Kunst Palast, Germany.

Hans Neleman is represented by Ricco/Maresca Gallery

MOKO MAORI-TATTOO, his first book, is a collection of striking portraits that reveal the sacred art of ta moko and has been followed by SILENCE, a retrospective of his popular still-life work. Neleman's latest book NIGHT CHICAS an intimate yet harrowing document of Gautemala's sex workers will be released in September 2003 and followed with an exhibition at Ricco/Maresca Gallery in New York City September 11 - October 11, 2003. Neleman is currently working on his fourth book tentatively titled BODY TRANSFORMED.

Neleman has lectured worldwide and has taught as an adjunct faculty professor at New York University, the School of Visual Arts and the International Center of Photography.

Among his many accolades: Kodak Photographer of the Year, World Image Award for Still Life Photographer of the Year and American Photography Photographer of the Year. Neleman has received countless awards, titles and honors including: Clio's, Addy's and multiple medals at TV and Cinema Festivals.

Neleman works from his studio-loft in the historic cast-iron district of Soho, New York City.

Neleman Studio, 77 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10012. Telephone: (212) 274-1000. Fax: (212) 274-1758. Email: hans@neleman.com. Web: www.neleman.com.

Ricco/Maresca Gallery, 529 west 20th street 3rd floor, New York, NY, 10011. Telephone: (212) 627-4819. Fax: (212) 627-5117. Web: www.riccomaresca.com

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