Opening: Class Of Coco

From 8 November to 7 December, Melkweg Expo presents new work developed during Class of Coco, our photography mentorship program for recent graduates and self-taught photographers.
Over the course of six months, participants have been given the space to deepen their practice and take the next step in their professional careers. Through collective learning, mentorship, and knowledge exchange, they have worked on storytelling, portfolio development, and positioning themselves as makers. This group exhibition presents the shared outcome of the program.

Guided by mentor Coco Olakunle, a Nigerian-Dutch, self-taught photographer based in Amsterdam, the participants have collaborated closely throughout the program. In her practice, Coco celebrates the beauty and diversity of young people in subcultures across the world, working at the intersection of documentary and fashion photography.

Participating photographers:
Ajiri Ogbovoh
Asmaa El Moudden
Brunei Deneumostier
Hanna ’t Sas
Hannah Pater
Inya Tennyson
Joaquin Rooze
Wiaem el Bahri
Yasemin Demirozscan