Biography

Ruben van Schalm was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1988. He now lives and works in Tel Aviv, Israel. Over the past decade, Van Schalm has masterfully crafted a world that delicately balances the pristine beauty of the human body in its purest form with the fragile essence of nature. His work is renowned for its evocative power, where striking black and white photographs become a canvas for the interplay between the human form and the natural world. Through his lens, Van Schalm explores themes of vulnerability, strength, and the ephemeral nature of beauty. In 2020, he produced his first monograph, Paradise, which was enriched by the commendation of celebrated photographer Erwin Olaf, whose preface not only affirmed Van Schalm's artistic vision but also inspired a deeper exploration of the fleeting intersections between human and nature. This acknowledgment has propelled him to continue pushing the boundaries of his craft, delving deeper into the exploration of poignant, universal themes through the meticulous and thoughtful presentation of his subjects.

Van Schalm, Ruben

b, 1988, Rotterdam NL

Museums & Library Collections

The Research Library Rijksmuseum Collection - The Netherlands, NL

The MA-g The Museum of Avant Garde Switzerland, CH

The Sächsische Landesbibliothek Dresden, DE

The Royal Library Denhaag, The Netherlands, NL

The HAAS ARTS LIBRARY, Art & Arch Collection, Yale University Library , US

The Columbia University in the City of New York, US

The RKD Netherlands for Art History The Netherlands, NL

The Cornell University Library, Donor Tofias, Evelyn Diamond - Ithaca, NY

The Princeton University Library, Princeton, NJ