Eve Arnold – All about Eve

19 September 2026 to 31 January 2027 · Maastricht

This major retrospective in Maastricht brings together 130 black-and-white and colour photographs by Eve Arnold, from social reportage to intimate portraits of world-famous figures.

At a glance

• Venue: Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof, Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD Maastricht, Netherlands
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–17:00; closed on Mondays
• Admission: Standard 14 €, students 7 €, ages 8–18: 7 €, CJP 6,50 €, free up to age 7; free with Museumkaart and ICOM

About the exhibition

Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof honours Eve Arnold with a major retrospective. The exhibition presents 130 black-and-white and colour photographs from her extensive body of work, focusing on the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Arnold combined social photojournalism with an unusually intimate, empathetic eye. Alongside portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, the selection includes work on Malcolm X, fashion in Harlem, birth, nightlife and journeys across several continents. The exhibition was organised with Magnum Photos and CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia.

AVS tip: a strong reference for portraiture, intimacy and responsible photographic observation.

Official information: Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof

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