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my first book

Thirty portraits. Thirty stories. From the Streets to the Heart is a limited first edition photo book giving voice to unhoused LGBTQIA+ lives.

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Own a piece of From the Streets to the Heart: exclusive fine art prints, released in a limited edition.

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Limited Edition Fine Art Prints

art with meaning

Beyond From the Streets to the Heart, my projects confront exclusion, history, and identity. These rare prints support visibility and awareness through art.

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Each photograph tells a story, of the strength of survivors of human trafficking, the joy and courage of LGBTQIA+ youth in West Africa, and the energy of New York’s streets. These images invite you to look closer and discover the stories that aren’t always visible at first glance.

  • Institut Neerlandais
  • afk
  • blauwe fonds
  • coc
  • Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Dutch Culture
  • stadsarchief
  • Helsinki
  • cultuurfonds
  • the guardian
  • Cite universitaire
  • International slavery museum
  • Cortona
  • fonds kwadraat
  • nederlandse ambassade
  • photoville
  • mondriaan fonds
  • jan cunen
  • open mind
  • parool
  • rijks museum
  • minbuza
  • Valencia
  • volkskrant
  • zilveren camera
  • twente
  • Vanity Fair
  • museum hilversum
  • lensculture
  • de morgen
  • LINDA
  • gemeente amsterdam

Every time you make a purchase, I am excited to share a portion of the proceeds with a remarkable charity that resonates deeply with the spirit of the beautiful piece you’ve chosen.

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Meet the artist

Based in Amsterdam, Ernst is a passionate and empathic photographer.

"My work tackles critical social challenges, including human rights, gender equality, racism, and bias. Through my creations, I strive to portray genuine experiences and highlight important issues that demand attention."

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reviews

  • Henri from Oslo

    "I proudly own two pieces by Ernst, and I must say, they are even more breathtaking in real life. I've had them beautifully framed in colorful wooden frames with museum-quality glass. The colors of the frames perfectly complement the details in the portraits. These portraits are truly remarkable. I'm already on the lookout for my next acquisition!"

  • John from Brussels

    "When I saw Ernst's work at an art fair I was blown away, especially when I heard the story behind this beautiful face. It is important to me art has meaning."

  • Kate from New York

    "Our son just had his coming out when we encountered 'the boy with the blue tongue' at an art fair. The story made us realise how fortunate we are and how different coming out is for many people in other parts of the world. We bought 'the boy with the blue tongue' as a coming out present for our son and he is now a part of our family. We actually talk to him."
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