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High-contrast monochrome photography of a young man with wavy hair partially hidden by locust tree leaves, exploring themes of home and understanding in ARJAN SPANNENBURG'S ESTRANGED series.

ESTRANGED - JAAP

High-contrast monochrome photography of a person with long hair partially hidden by textured locust tree leaves, exploring themes of faith and self-recognition in ARJAN SPANNENBURG'S ESTRANGED series.

ESTRANGED - ELLINOOR

High-contrast monochrome photography of a young man with closed eyes, surrounded by chestnut tree branches and leaves, exploring themes of truth and identity in ARJAN SPANNENBURG'S ESTRANGED series.

ESTRANGED - FRANCISCO

High-contrast monochrome photography of a young man partially hidden by ivy leaves, capturing the theme of self-worth and independence in ARJAN SPANNENBURG'S ESTRANGED series.

ESTRANGED - SIEBE

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of DAMIAN for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a man among bare, leafless branches.

ESTRANGED - DAMIAN

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of LUX for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a person in drag among Japanese maple leaves.

ESTRANGED - LUX

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of TOOTSI for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a person in drag among large leaves.

ESTRANGED - TOOTSI

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of BRANDON for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a man among apple tree branches.

ESTRANGED - BRANDON

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of SANDER for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a man among butterfly bush branches.

ESTRANGED - SANDER

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of SURAINA for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a woman looking through elderberry branches.

ESTRANGED - SURAINA

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of CHRISTIAN for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, showing a man from behind among oak leaves.

ESTRANGED - CHRISTIAN

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of DANNY for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a person with top surgery scars among tall plants.

ESTRANGED - DANNY

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of ROBIN for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a person with a shaved head among dense leaves.

ESTRANGED - ROBIN

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of WILSON for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, showing a man behind a thick tree trunk.

ESTRANGED - WILSON

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of JOEL for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, showing a man surrounded by dense leaves.

ESTRANGED - JOEL

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of ZICO for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a man among tall marsh reeds.

ESTRANGED - ZICO

A black and white conceptual fine art portrait of RICARDO for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a man among prickly holly leaves.

ESTRANGED - RICARDO

A high-contrast black and white conceptual portrait of STAN for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, featuring a man looking through dense foliage.

ESTRANGED - STAN

A black and white conceptual portrait of YANNICK for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, showing a man partially hidden by pine branches.

ESTRANGED - YANNICK

A black and white conceptual portrait of JIP for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, showing a man partially hidden by pine branches.

ESTRANGED - JIP

A black and white fine art portrait of a young male model named Max standing partially hidden behind leafy branches.

ESTRANGED - MAX

A conceptual photograph titled DRIVEN by ARJAN SPANNENBURG showing a kneeling scarred man with a sledgehammer chaining himself to the asphalt in a desolate forest landscape.

DRIVEN

ARJAN SPANNENBURG, WORTHY, conceptual monochrome art of a man offering a rose to his shadow as a symbol of self-value.

WORTHY

A vertical black and white portrait by ARJAN SPANNENBURG titled BOUND II, showing a man facing the camera with a direct gaze and heavy chains around his neck and wrists.

BOUND 3

A vertical black and white portrait by ARJAN SPANNENBURG titled BOUND II, showing a man facing the camera with a direct gaze and heavy chains around his neck and wrists.

BOUND 2

A minimalist black and white study of a man finding support within himself while leaning against a textured wall on an abandoned theater stage, exploring themes of self-reliance and the internal architecture of the human spirit.

RELIANT

Black and white fine art photography titled Restraint I showing two men controlled by external hands in a dark space.

RESTRAINT 1

Restraint II by Arjan Spannenburg, a black and white photo of two men leaning together while being restrained by hands.

RESTRAINT 2

Fotografía artística en color titulada 'The Quest' que presenta a un joven con alas blancas y flechas posando como Cupido en un bosque sombrío.

THE QUEST

A black and white photograph of a man reaching out to shake hands with his own shadow on a textured wall.

RECONNECTION

A high-contrast monochrome study of a male artist in a balletic pose of resistance, symbolizing the psychological landscapes of the human condition and creative liberation.

BOUND 1

A black and white fine art photograph capturing a masculine back leaning into a textured tree trunk, emphasizing skin texture and shadows of foliage to represent masculine vulnerability and a connection to nature.

REVIVAL

INGRAINED

Black and white photography of a blindfolded man holding a skeleton key, symbolizing internal trust and hidden power.

BLIND LOVE - TRUST

A minimalist black and white conceptual portrait of a man wearing a blindfold, emphasizing shadows and skin texture.

BLIND LOVE - SURRENDER

A black and white conceptual portrait of a blindfolded man holding a key.

BLIND LOVE - CONSIDERATION

A high-contrast black and white artwork titled Sentient featuring a person in a concrete architectural structure.

SENTIENT

A soulful black and white photograph of one man leaning his head against another's chest, capturing a moment of deep trust and intimacy.

TOUCH ME 2 - Inclination

TOUCH ME 2 - Propensity

Conceptual fine art photography by Arjan Spannenburg titled Tendency, showcasing the tactile moment of a shirt being unbuttoned as a metaphor for intimacy.

TOUCH ME 2 - Tendency

A high contrast black and white photograph of two men embracing, focusing on the waist and hands, exploring themes of intimacy and velleity.

TOUCH ME 2 - Velleity

Black and white fine art carpet print of COMPELLED - DAMIAN by Arjan Spannenburg, featuring a man with a collar and chain.

COMPELLED - Damian

Motion blurred black and white carpet photography of COMPELLED - ROBIN by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMPELLED - Robin

Minimalist black and white carpet art of COMPELLED - JAAP by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMPELLED - Jaap

Gritty black and white carpet photography of COMPELLED - JACOB by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMPELLED - Jacob

Poignant black and white carpet portrait of COMPELLED - MATS by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMPELLED - Mats

Artistic black and white carpet photography of COMPELLED - CHARLOTTE by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMPELLED - Charlotte

Dramatic black and white carpet portrait of COMPELLED - THIJS by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMPELLED - Thijs

Black and white fine art photography titled Restraint 3 showing two men controlled by external hands in a dark space.

RESTRAINT 3

The Artwork COMING OUT : showing a blurred figure transitioning out of a wardrobe in a high-contrast black and white fine art photograph by Arjan Spannenburg.

COMING OUT

A serene black and white fine art photograph of a figure standing in water next to a cliff side, exploring themes of nature and vulnerability.

CAPTIVATION

A high contrast black and white fine art photograph showing two nude masculine figures embracing in a dark forest setting.

ESCAPADE

Black and white fine art photograph of a figure sitting inside a coastal cave overlooking a Mediterranean landscape.

SANCTUARY

A black and white fine art photograph titled Outcast showing a man sitting on a floor mattress in a desolate room.

OUTCAST

A conceptual fine art photograph by Arjan Spannenburg titled Siren, featuring a male figure slumped on a sea rock with a distant sailboat.

SIREN 3/3

A conceptual photograph titled Siren 2/3 by Arjan Spannenburg featuring a nude man on a rock in the sea.

SIREN 2/3

Fine art photography artwork named SIREN 1/3 of a solitary man in the ocean, throwing a stone to a sailboat by Arjan Spannenburg, exploring the Siren myth.

SIREN 1/3

Artwork JON THE BAPTIST by Arjan Spannenburg showing a young man draped in a red cloak holding a wooden staff in a dark stable with a sheep.

JOHN THE BAPTIST - The Red Mantle

Artwork JOHN THE BAPTIST by Arjan Spannenburg showing a seated young man holding a staff in a stable with a sheep in the foreground

JOHN THE BAPTIST - Presence

Young man with eyes closed resting against a wooden staff in a dark stable next to a sheep.

JOHN THE BAPTIST - The Weight of the Word

JOHN THE BAPTIST - The Shepherd's Gaze

The artwork SEGREGATION; A high-contrast black and white fine art photograph of a person holding a wooden crucifix against their bare chest.

SEGREGATION

SAINT SEBASTIAN by fine art photographer Arjan Spannenburg

SAINT SEBASTIAN

Fine art photograph titled "SUB ROSA" by Arjan Spannenburg

SUB ROSA

Fine art photography 'Erosion' by Arjan Spannenburg: a young man sits hunched on a coastal rock with a metal chain around his neck, symbolizing the struggle to preserve youth against the passage of time.

EROSION

A conceptual fine art portrait of a shirtless young man chained to a tree in a sun-dappled forest, symbolizing the struggle to hold onto youth and the transience of beauty.

POSSESSION

Fine art photograph by Arjan Spannenburg titled 'Kiss Goodbye,' featuring a vulnerable shirtless man reclining on a dark wooden cabinet beside a bouquet of red roses, symbolizing the numbing pain and exposure of lost love against a dramatic black backdrop.

KISS GOODBYE

A nude figure in a protective fetal position at night, illuminated by a spotlight in a dark forest; a photographic metaphor for being overwhelmed by emotion.

INUNDATE

Black and white fine art photograph titled DESIRE by Arjan Spannenburg, featuring a muscular male torso with a leather harness and handcuffs, utilizing motion blur to represent identity.

DESIRE

Abstract black and white fine art portrait 'CONFUSED' by Arjan Spannenburg, featuring a man in a leather harness and handcuffs dissolving into motion blur.

CONFUSED

A high-contrast black and white photograph by Arjan Spannenburg titled WORRIED, featuring a man in a leather harness and handcuffs with a downward gaze and a blurred secondary exposure.

WORRIED

A black-and-white fine art photograph titled RECIPROCATION by Arjan Spannenburg. The image showcases a highly choreographed, sculptural interaction between two men on a dark stage. One man stands in a dynamic, athletic pose, balanced with one foot on the chest of a man lying prone below him. The standing figure wears a leather harness and holds a chain leash connected to the collar of the lower figure, who wears a camouflage hood. The high-contrast lighting emphasizes muscular definition and the intentional, mutual trust of the performance.

RECIPROCATION

A high-contrast, black-and-white fine art portrait titled DOMINION by Arjan Spannenburg, depicting a man in a state of absolute submission. His head is tilted down and held firmly by a hand gripping his hair from above, while a leather gag and collar emphasize a profound physical release. A thin, single strand of saliva falls from his open mouth, capturing a raw, primal moment of vulnerability and deep trust.

DOMINION

Arjan Spannenburg shows a dramatic black and white fine art photograph titled "LOVED," featuring a lean figure in a state of intense surrender. The subject wears a leather mask and is connected to a rustic wooden post by a heavy metal chain. Below, a pair of hands gently yet firmly cups the subject's waist, providing a grounding, protective touch that contrasts with the themes of restraint and vulnerability.

LOVED

Fine art photograph titled "WHERE IT CALMS" by Arjan Spannenburg is a black and white fine art photograph of a person in a latex suit and gas mask, exploring themes of queer identity and sensory deprivation.

WHERE IT CALMS

Arjan Spannenburg's "PERSISTANCE": B/W image of a masked man with chains, hand adjusting headgear. Provocative art.

PERSISTANCE

A man in a state of spiritual surrender with a chain around his neck, exploring the fine art themes of trust and divine submission.

SUBMISSION

B/W art: Hand holds electric razor to shave body hair. Close-up, intimate.

GROOMING RITUAL

"Yearning" by Arjan Spannenburg: A museum-quality black and white fine art photograph exploring the profound emotional depth of longing and the human condition, depicting a man in an Ajax jersey licking a sneaker in a display of radical desire and devotion.

YEARNING

Black and white fine art photograph titled Rapture by Arjan Spannenburg, showing a close-up of a man's neck and head held in a gesture of surrender and trust.

RAPTURE

A high-contrast monochrome photograph by Arjan Spannenburg titled "EMERGE." The composition focuses on two figures in a desolate sandy landscape. A man with his bare back to the camera finds sanctuary in the dark, layered robes of a second figure, whose head is wrapped in a traditional covering. The wind catches the fabric against a minimalist horizon.

EMERGE

A monochrome fine art photograph by Arjan Spannenburg titled ROOTED, featuring a bare-shouldered man and a figure in dark Middle Eastern robes embracing in a vast sand dune next to a weathered Scots pine with exposed roots.

ROOTED

A close embrace between a bare-chested man and a figure in dark traditional robes on a bright sandy beach.

SOLACE

A winged man covers his eyes with his hands against a dark forest background, evoking a sense of internal reflection.

BLIND

A young man with wings and a bow stands among dark leaves, embodying a vulnerable contemporary Cupid.

SEARCHING

AUSTERE explores the delicate tension between the individual and the invisible frameworks of Western ethics, capturing the haunting beauty of inherited cultural burdens through a minimalist lens.

AUSTERE

IMPERISHABLE

Black and white conceptual fine art photograph 'SANCTIONED' by Arjan Spannenburg, featuring a family in a protective stance while several hands reach in from the edges to pull them apart, highlighting themes of resilience and social pressure.

SANCTIONED

Award-winning black and white photograph of a male dancer performing a leap over a black SUV on a busy New York City street.

JILLIS IN NEW YORK

A poetic bA high-contrast black and white conceptual portrait of WOUTER for the ESTRANGED series by ARJAN SPANNENBURG, showing the subject behind pine branches.lack and white image by Arjan Spannenburg where sharp nature overlaps a blurred male figure, symbolizing the hidden struggles of queer identity.

ESTRANGED - WOUTER

Fine art black and white portrait titled 'The Observer' by Arjan Spannenburg. A young man in a black turtleneck stares intently at the viewer with clasped hands. Winner of the FEP Awards 2019 Merit in Portraiture.

THE OBSERVER

Fine art color photography by Arjan Spannenburg titled 'De last van het hart', showing a crouching Cupid with white wings covering his face in a dark forest, symbolizing the heavy emotional burden of love.

THE BURDEN OF THE HEART

Fine art color photograph titled 'The Quest' featuring a young man with white wings and arrows posing as Cupid in a dark forest.

THE QUEST

Fine art portrait of a young male model dressed as Cupid holding arrows, standing in a dark forest setting, representing the piece 'The Question of the Heart'.

THE QUESTION OF THE HEART

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