Recreation in The Netherlands
“Let there be no misunderstanding: we [the Dutch] recreate seriously, organized and prepared for our task. Theo Bos is ruthless. He has also recorded this as a subject in his series: recreation in the Netherlands. Source of misunderstandings. Object of orchestration and careful organization”. (Geno Spoormans, in photo magazine Object, 1995)
YEAR: 1990-91
COMMISSIONED INDEPENDENT FUNDED
(Documentary photo commission, for the department of contemporary history, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam)
DOCUMENTATION:
Theo Bos and the rest of the time, obscuur 1995 (pdf)
Police dog competition, St. Oedenrode
Swimming for dog and owner, Montfoort swimming pool
Triathlon, Strijen marina
National rose pruning day, rosarium Winschoten
Cycling tour for the visually impaired, St. Oedenrode
Open house artificial ski slope Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek
National Angling Day, Lanteraalkanaal, Wierden
Farewell to the hut village, Hoek van Holland
Airborne Dropping, Ginkelse Heide near Ede
Tasting of Dutch beer specialties. Trappist monastery, Berkel-Enschot
Prehistoric weekend in the prehistoric village, Eindhoven
Cartingrace, Neede
The Hague Horse Days. The Hague. Early 90's
National dimple marble championships, Noordeloos
Muck race, Workum-Warmond
Tractor tour, Barger Compascuum
