I’m Renske Diks, an anthropologist and photographer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Both human interest as well as the love for the (moving) image have inspired my work which is colorful and vibrant.
I’m fascinated by places of contrast: seeing the beauty in faded glory, the quiet and timeless in a bustling city, a collision of innovation and scars from the past. Places such as Los Angeles and Beirut, that I keep coming back to and give endless inspiration.
When portraying people, I aim to focus on personal stories that touch on themes of trauma, resilience, and queerness. In 2023, my first book ‘Queens of Beirut’ was published, that shed a light on the lives of seven Drag Queens in Lebanon.
