I keep seeing the flow of beautiful editions of the world


About Koek


Dutch-Argentinean photographer Richard Koek is a visual storyteller. He shares his love of urban life and the anonymous people that live and work on a day-to-day base.

In 2021 a 2nd edition of his book NEW YORK NEW YORK was published by Terralannoo.

In 2024 TOKYO TOKYO is published by Terralannoo.

His sensibility for the complicated life shows in his photos, which are rather than a decisive moment, an encouragement to viewers to form their own interpretations of his work.

The launch of Tokyo Tokyo. Offering the first copy to Hiroyuki Sanada
with Skylar
Richard Koek



Fact 1


Koek decided to give up his profession as a tax lawyer to pursue his passion for photography in New York City



Fact 2


He works for various international publications, companies and non-profit organizations



Fact 3


His work has featured in renowned titles including Interview Magazine, Stern, The New York Times and The New York Review of Books



Fact 4


Richard Koek lives in New York with Ivy and their daughter Skylar.

KIND WORDS
Snow-covered fire hydrants against brick wall in urban setting.

"I realized that Koek's pictures have become part of my visual memory of New York City. That is a little strange, since it is not limited to my own memories, but includes Koek's way of portraying the city. This city is very much a part of our collective memories, that Koek keeps vivid, evolving and alive with his indelible images."


Erik van Ginkel, managing director Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam