Saskia Boelsums was born in Nieuwer-Amstel in the Netherlands. She grew up in Iran and Curacao. Boelsums studied Graphic and Spatial Design at the Academy Minerva in Groningen, the Netherlands. Since 2013 she focuses on photography and was given a great number of nominations and prizes. Saskia is a member of GKf and DuPho, Dutch Photographers, association of professional photographers and Canson Infinity Ambassador. She exhibited her work in Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Hong Kong and New York. Her artworks are included in various art collections. Recently she is awarded Dutch artist of the year 2020, meaning right now she is the most beloved Dutch visual artist.
