Frederick Linck. Photos of The Hague in the 1970s

Exhibition 'Frederick Linck. Photos of The Hague in the 1970s' in The Historical Museum of The Hague

Burnt-out cars, abandoned love-shacks, eccentric residents and half-demolished neighbourhoods – this is The Hague captured by photographer Frederick Linck. The photography of Frederick Linck ( 1942-2020) show the decay of the city centre of The Hague in the 1970s, and of a world on the verge of disappearing. He records the demolition of the dilapidated old city. People in particular have his attention. In melancholy and disarming portraits he captures his neighbours: from the homeless persons and caravan dwellers to local lads and shopkeepers. Linck also finds his inspiration outside the city centre in the 'people’s' The Hague - he makes various photo series on the Haagse Markt and the yearly fair on the Malieveld.

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