Unnoticed: Stories in Pictures - Cynthia Boll

The exhibition offers a compelling look at some of her most groundbreaking projects. Boll sheds light on social issues from a unique perspective. She brings underexposed stories into focus, from the consequences of climate change to the position of women. Her work takes place in countries such as Afghanistan, Indonesia and closer to home in the Netherlands and Belgium.

A highlight is the series ‘Sinking Cities, Jakarta’, which was recently included in the collection of the Nederlands Fotomuseum. In it, Boll shows the impact of rising sea levels on life in Jakarta. The role of women in different cultures is also central to her work.

Through her photos, Boll makes hidden stories visible. She makes the audience think about important and often underexposed themes.

About Cynthia Boll
Cynthia Boll (1972, Leiden) graduated from the Fotoacademie Amsterdam in 2006. She has been working as an independent photographer since 2008, with a focus on documentary photography. Boll focuses on social issues and is known for her innovative approach, both in content and composition.

Her work has been published and exhibited internationally, including at National Geographic and at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. She has won several prestigious awards, including the Silver Camera (2010, 2018), the World Press Photo Award (2014) and the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant (2024).

Boll is currently a jury member in the popular TV program Het Perfecte Plaatje. She is also working on the project ‘Sinking Cities’, which will be on display at the Architecture Biennale in Venice in 2025.

The Perfect Picture

Dutch celebrities with a passion for photography will compete with each other again during a new season of The Perfect Picture (Het Perfecte Plaatje) on RTL 4 and Videoland. The result can be seen from December 19 in Museum Hilversum. See more here.