‘He’d been wounded deeply’: the wild photographic life of Ed van der Elsken – in pictures

The Guardian UK Tuesday 30 June 2026, 06:00 UTC By Sarah King 1 min read

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The Dutch photographer believed mastering colour was the sign of a truly skilled artist – and pioneered an influential style best described as ‘organised chaos’ Continue reading...

The Dutch photographer believed mastering colour was the sign of a truly skilled artist – and pioneered an influential style best described as ‘organised chaos’

Ed van der Elsken (PERSON) Dutch (ORG)

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‘He’d been wounded deeply’: the wild photographic life of Ed van der Elsken – in pictures

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