009 ☼ Sinna Nasseri - The Plane Spotters

Sinna is a standout photojournalist of our time.

Process Projected
New Exhibition:

The Plane Spotters
Sinna Nasseri
May 28-June 10

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Dear friends,

We are back with the ninth installment of the Process Projected exhibition series, the innovative and unique photo documentarian work of Sinna Nasseri. This is the first solo showing of Sinna’s work in Europe, but it won’t be the last.

I’ve been following Sinna’s work for over five years and have been consistently impressed with his unique way of documenting and his commitment to original storytelling. He first made an impact on a national scale when in 2020 he traveled to 35 states documenting the US election, pandemic and social movements for Vogue, TIME, The New York Times and The New Yorker.

Sinna combined short videos and photographs to capture the essence of that significant period. His work was both visceral and immediate, providing a unique perspective that rivals the best historical photography in its ability to convey the feeling of a particular moment. I hope his work will be compiled into a book someday, preserving this powerful narrative for future generations.¹

In 2023, Sinna documented the plane spotting community in Los Angeles, which led to the New York Times article "Why Look at Planes?" by Rebecca Bengal. I had the pleasure of curating 24 photos from Sinna's work, forming the basis of this exhibition.

The series offers a glimpse into a passionate community of aviation enthusiasts that many of us might not be all that familiar with. Through these photos, we can appreciate the magic of flight, a marvel that, despite its familiarity, still captivates us when viewed from a fresh perspective.

Sinna is a standout photojournalist of our time, and his exceptional storytelling skills are on display in this charming project.

Let me know if you pop by the gallery, I might be there or nearby.

Wesley Verhoeve, curator

Process Projected at What Is Happening Here Gallery
Reguliersdwarsstraat 73, Amsterdam
Opening Times: Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon until 6pm

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About The Artist

Sinna Nasseri (born in Los Angeles, CA) is an Iranian-American photographer. His work focuses on documentary photography and portraiture, and it appears frequently in the New York Times and Vogue.

Follow along with Sinna on Instagram.

About The Curator

Wesley Verhoeve is an Amsterdam-based photographer and curator.

His photography has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, National Geographic, the Washington Post, Wired, and many other publications.

As a curator, Wesley was responsible for 96 exhibits at the International Center of Photography in New York City, highlighting the works of over three hundred photographers from across fifty countries. Previous to ICP, Wesley served as the first curator-at-large for WeTransfer, curating works by over six hundred visual creatives.

Wesley Verhoeve also publishes Process, a weekly newsletter dedicated to photography and discovering one's voice. It was the first photography newsletter published on the Substack platform with more than 12,000 subscribers.

For more, visit Wesley.co and follow along at @Wesley.

1. I interviewed Sinna about this body of work for Lens Culture. More here.