Nico Koster | Apple and Lennon

The photographer
As a versatile photographer, Nico Koster captured the news up close for daily newspaper De Telegraaf from 1963 to 1988. With a keen eye for the human story and a strong sense of composition, he documented the world of politics and conflict as well as that of art and culture. His work offers a unique snapshot of the second half of the 20th century.

The exhibition
The photographer focused his camera on art painters for more than sixty years. He visited them in their studios, gained their trust and became good friends with several artists. For thirty years, he photographed the flamboyant life of Karel Appel (1921-2006) in world cities such as Amsterdam, New York, Paris and Tokyo. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, a monograph was published in 2021 in collaboration with Jaski Gallery.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel in 1969 for their famous Bed-In for Peace. By spending a week in bed and inviting the international press, the newlyweds drew attention to world peace. Nico Koster witnessed this historic honeymoon and took iconic photos of the couple.