More to explore
Throughout the years, we’ve had the chance to collaborate with some incredible artists, photographers and filmmakers who helped shape With One Eye Open. Photography is at the heart of this project, not just as documentation, but as an art form in its own right.
During exhibitions you get to see their work on the walls, but here’s a little space to go deeper. A growing mix of artworks, images, videos, and stories from the people involved selected by Jasper van Es.
This isn’t a complete list, just some highlights to share as a bonus.
So scroll down, take your time, and see what speaks to you.
Jonathan Pieterse
"Jonathan Pieterse was not only part of several exhibitions as a photographer, together we also created With One Eye Open – The Series, in which he filmed and edited all four episodes. As a filmmaker, Jonathan has created more powerful short films, with more on the way. So have a look, and give him a follow."
Edward Nightingale
"Edward is a Europe-based photographer who has dedicated his work to documenting illegal graffiti actions. When I first saw his blurred photos, I knew he was up to something new. Blurring faces is common in graffiti photography, since many artists prefer to remain anonymous. From an artistic perspective, however, many photographers dislike making such edits because they can ruin a powerful photo. Edward embraced this challenge by deliberately shooting everything out of focus, creating blurred images of writers where both the figures and their surroundings fade into abstraction. For insiders, the scene is still recognizable, but the photo takes on a painterly quality, blurring the line between documentation and art."
Cat Cent Cat
"Cat Cent Cat is a young, energetic photographer from Paris with a spontaneous shooting style. Every day, he fills his film rolls with surprises reflecting the vibrancy and unpredictability of the city around him. No rules, just play. I really like that sense of freedom, and you can feel it in his photos. Cat Cent Cat was part of The Series and joined several of the pop-up exhibitions during our tour. Follow him to see more."
Alex Fakso
"Alex Fakso is an Italian street photographer who began his career in the 1990s and became one of the first to capture the adventures of European graffiti writers. Over the years, he has expanded his practice, working with both analog and digital cameras while always maintaining his signature style. Fakso's work is known for immersive and dramatic images, often portraying graffiti writers as silent protagonists against the backdrop of train depots and underground tunnels. He is also recognized for pasting his photographs directly onto walls and other urban surfaces. He uses his photography to create something new, even crossing into the realm of classical painting. For me, it becomes more like sculptural work."
NAWAS
"The Belgian crew NAWAS came up with a clever twist: they only painted half their name, the first or last two-and-a-half letters. NAV. When mirrored, the whole word appeared: NAWAS. But it did not stop there. For the exhibition we did in Eindhoven, NAWAS transformed the concept into mirrored installations where the viewer's position completed the piece. When you stand left, you see one version. Stand right, another. Only from the middle you see the original photo.
The installation resembles a physical optical illusion, cleverly playing with expectations of the beholder. Now, beholders must leave the realm of passive perception. Ultimately, the series poses questions: what is the actual work of art, the real piece or its imaginary completion?"
Tripl aka Furious
"Of course I could write about how the Dutch writer Tripl aka Furious repainted and re-photographed the entire Subway Art book, the project of the century. But I also really like his other work, like this photo. Years ago, he discovered a viewpoint where you could see the tracks with the New York skyline in the background. He dreamed of one day seeing his piece roll by that spot, a dream photo. But as most know, since the late 1980s, no painted train in New York is allowed to run. When drivers see paint on a train, it goes straight to the buff. Tripl found a loophole. Not an easy one: painting the roof. The machinist does not see it, the train goes into traffic, and suddenly you have a result no one has seen in decades: a New York subway running with fresh graffiti. This picture merges a public sight with a very private perspective: the artist's eyes. For me, the photo, with the skyline in the background, is the real masterpiece. A once-in-a-lifetime shot."
Moses&TapsTM
"The German duo Moses&TapsTM are masters of the craft. They treat graffiti almost like branding, with strict codes and rules. I always liked their 'Corporate Identity TM' concept, where they only use the colors cyan, yellow, and black. It all came together in this photo: a black-painted whole car rolling through a yellow field with a blue sky above, demonstrating the essence of the photographic medium: capturing a moment before it is gone. Seen in a station, it is just a black wholecar. The picture provides extra context and reveals another perspective: the way the artists see their work interacting with the world, remarkably in a countryside scenery, unlike the usual cityscape references. The whole piece only truly exists in that single captured moment, graffiti in its blossom. Without the photo, it is just a train painted in black. In this exclusive glimpse, additional colors complement the missing parts of the mosaic. They are provided through
interaction and movement of the train, clearly demonstrating premeditation. It is like minimal art meets photography meets graffiti."
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Analog Delinquents
"Analog Delinquents is a zine and platform dedicated to graffiti lifestyle photography.They feature new photographers daily on Instagram and regularly publish zines showcasing standout submissions from their global community. Buying zines and books is one of the best ways to support these photographers and to truly experience the beauty of their work. It always hits different on paper than on a screen. So make sure to follow them and check what’s in the shop."
Unlock Bookfair
"Again, besides exhibitions, zines and books are still the best way to experience photography.
Unlock is a graffiti and street culture book fair that brings together publications, publishers and collectors. A great place to discover hidden gems. In May 2026, Unlock will take place in Völklingen (near Saarbrücken). Follow them to see where they’ll pop up next."
