About
Koen Hauser (born 1972, the Netherlands) serves as a part-time Study Coach for the Bachelor Photography programme at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, where he engages with students in both full-time and part-time tracks.
Education:
- Master of Science in Social Psychology, Leiden University (1996)
- Photography studies, Royal Academy of Art and Gerrit Rietveld Academy (2002)
His research explores intersections between contemporary artistic practice and archival methodologies, with emphasis on reinterpreting historical collections through photography, moving image, and book arts. Collaborations with institutions like the National Archive, Rijksmuseum, and kunstmuseum Den Haag inform his critical engagement with cultural heritage, exemplified by the acclaimed book de Luister van het Land created with Bart de Baets.
Key recognitions:
- Photographer of the Netherlands (2014)
- Nomination for Best Designed Book in the Netherlands
- Multiple Mondriaan Fund project grants
Hauser leverages Mondriaan Fund grants to sustain his autonomous artistic practice since 2019, transitioning from commercial work to dedicated exploration of archival materials. His mentorship focuses on guiding photography students through conceptual development while bridging theoretical frameworks with practical execution in the Bachelor programme.
