Dion Bierdrager | Photographer and Documentary Visual Artist

Dion Bierdrager is a Dutch photographer and visual artist whose work delves into the profound social and cultural shifts of contemporary life. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague, Dion Bierdrager has established a reputation for his documentary-style approach to photography and filmmaking. His acclaimed project 'What can't see' offers a detailed visual investigation into the gentrification of Bogwang-dong, a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea. In this work, Dion Bierdrager juxtaposes the warmth and diversity of a long-standing community against the stark, encroaching reality of urban redevelopment. Beyond still photography, Dion Bierdrager is an accomplished filmmaker, having produced documentaries such as his study of jazz drummer Sun-Mi Hong. His work has gained significant international traction, with photographs appearing in major publications like The Atlantic, The Guardian, and The Cut. By focusing on environmental portraiture and street photography, Dion Bierdrager captures the beauty within the chaos of changing cityscapes. His lens explores themes of identity, displacement, and the human spirit, making him a compelling voice in modern visual storytelling. Whether documenting Buddhist temples or urban displacement, Dion Bierdrager consistently creates imagery that challenges viewers to look closer at the world around them. His multidisciplinary practice continues to evolve, merging artistic sensitivity with a rigorous documentary ethics.