Marcel van Beek is a fine art photographer whose practice is rooted in a profound academic background in Fine Arts (BFA), enabling a long-standing collaboration with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). This scientific foundation allows him to deconstruct complex ecological processes, such as the 'green water', and translate them into powerful, haptic visual narratives that challenge our perception of planetary boundaries. His work, exemplified by the acclaimed monograph 'World of Water', bridges the gap between rigorous analytical inquiry and the visceral experience of the natural world in the Anthropocene.
Selected works include 2026 Editors' Picks in LensCulture Critics' Choice and Minimalist Photography Awards as well as additional recognition in several international awards (MUSE 2026, Phi 2025).
