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All About Photo is proud to unveil a new online exhibition: It Matters by Dutch photographer Jan Janssen, on view throughout May 2025.

This deeply human series—also known as Pieces of Europe—takes viewers on a powerful journey across Central and Eastern Europe, capturing intimate, shared moments that speak to our collective experience. Since 2016, Janssen has traveled through countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, forging close relationships with the people he photographs. His long-term commitment allows him to document universal themes—love, loss, play, and connection—with rare honesty and vulnerability.

The exhibition features a selection of compelling images from this ongoing body of work, which will culminate in a forthcoming book slated for release in 2026.

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Chore

Chore

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DennyS (denzoren)
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like something out of a story book. The pose, the house, the cats, the footprints on the narrow path through the grass...perfection.

Jhones WGP
Community Member
8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found the little house adorable. The simplicity of our property lies in the loving way we treat our home.

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    #2

    Transposition

    Transposition

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    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ordinary human moments"...first picture...sheep. Sigh...

    Svelk929
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ngl this kinda looks like a rdr2 screenshot

    Jane Alexander
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nevermind AI, I want the real kind back.

    #3

    Vigilent

    Vigilent

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The chicken is like "you seeing what I'm seeing mom...why would they put a KFC billboard there?!!"

    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No, bubbe! I swear she only sneezed because she has allergies! I swear!"

    #4

    Upstairs

    Upstairs

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    #5

    Lifeline

    Lifeline

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    #6

    Loss

    Loss

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that an oven? Looks vintage and possibly the best bread ever.

    Ivona
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tall construction's most likely an upright fireplace but might include and oven.

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    #7

    Sisters

    Sisters

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    #8

    To Celebrate

    To Celebrate

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    ShortAttnSpanTheatre
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a series. The compositions are differet and delightful. What's your problem?

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    #9

    Unconditionally

    Unconditionally

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    Ivona
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Europe and the moments of life in Europe are much more beautiful that these pictures. I don't understand why the author sought the misery since it isn't the norm.

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    #10

    Determined

    Determined

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    Ivona
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The author must've looked very hard to find such a miserly environment. Probably searched for a rundown, possibly abandoned shack where this girl sat down for a moment.

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are plenty of places in Europe that aren't the ideal of Western European wealth. We see a lot of the greatness of Europe, historic sites and Beautiful capitals. Showing the other side is also appropriate.

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    Forrest Grump
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Down voting this one. It looks very stiffly posed - not a captured moment of life.

    #11

    The Aftermath Of An Existence

    The Aftermath Of An Existence

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    #12

    Outdoor

    Outdoor

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    Panda Cat
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D*amned goose, messing with the chickens.

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    #13

    Playground

    Playground

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    #14

    Connected

    Connected

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    #15

    Perceptive

    Perceptive

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    #16

    United

    United

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    #17

    Same Needs

    Same Needs

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    #18

    My Name Is Jeprem

    My Name Is Jeprem

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    #19

    Hello

    Hello

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    jasper
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um... the bear... 😞

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He took the whole thing, but he only had a right to the arms,

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    Attic

    Attic

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