In the past, REM Island had the function of creating an experience. As a broadcasting platform, it ensured that millions of viewers enjoyed the first commercial TV programmes. It was a rebellious pirate station that came up with TV. North Sea managed to reach a large audience. Despite its success with viewers, it did not take long for the government to pass the anti-REM Act. This made TV Noordzee's broadcasting practices illegal. The Netherlands would not be ready for this new form of entertainment and therefore the broadcasts stopped with the government. On 17 December 1964 at exactly 9 a.m., a raid was made on REM Island and the government put an end to TV Noordzee. This fantastic piece of history and the unique experience it brought people with TV Noordzee, something had to be done with it. It was decided to give REM Island back its entertainment function. The island was brought ashore, where the building was completely renovated. Retaining its original elements, REM Island now lies in Amsterdam's Houthavens, still with that exciting function. I photographed this tower during a sunset and it has been sold several times. A unique place and icon for the city of Amsterdam.
As a young boy, I sat on my bed listening intently to the stories my father told about the Dalamicio family. Soon this became the name under which I have been making my photographs since 2015. Starting on safari in Tanzania, I now fly all over the world.. Read more…