Issued:
11 December 2024

Promotors:
Prof. Dr. Anke Haarmann
Dr. Ali Shobeiri

Available at:
Leiden University Repository

The 'Bureau of Operational Landscapes' examines the relationship between landscape photography and logistical landscapes, with the Port of Rotterdam as a case study.

In his dissertation, Weber argues that the complex spatial configurations of contemporary logistical sites demand a new photographic methodology to interpret and engage with these landscapes. This argumentation resonates in his initiation of the 'Bureau of Operational Landscapes' – a conceptual and practical framework – through which he reimagines landscape photography as a more-than-representational act that solicits public engagement with logistical space.

Through the 'Bureau of Operational Landscapes', Weber utilizes both landscape photography and site-specific encounters to expand public perception and scrutiny of the port. This way, the logistical landscape may be made more legible to the public, encouraging a relationship beyond the official narrative that governs these vital yet often overlooked spaces.