Robert Tjalondo
Dutch-Indonesian photographer and artist based in Rotterdam. Working at the intersection of portraiture, documentary and social engagement. Creator of Faces of Rotterdam, an ongoing project portraying the city’s 170+ nationalities.
About
Robert Tjalondo is a Dutch-Indonesian photographer and artist based in Rotterdam. Educated at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and with over 15 years of photographic experience, he explores themes of identity, migration, and community through portraiture and socially engaged storytelling.
His ongoing project Faces of Rotterdam portrays the city’s 170+ nationalities and has grown into a short film that premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025. The project continues to expand through exhibitions, publications, and community events, offering space for dialogue about diversity, belonging, and cultural heritage
Alongside his artistic work, Robert collaborates with cultural and social organisations and leads commissioned projects through Rockin’ Pictures.
Focus
- Portrait & documentary photography
- Community-driven storytelling
- Identity, migration & cultural heritage
Selected Works
Faces of Rotterdam
An ongoing portrait archive celebrating Rotterdam’s 170+ nationalities. Exhibitions, film edition at IFFR 2025, and community dialogue.
Portrait & Documentary
Selected works exploring personal narratives, identity and the everyday city.
Commissions & Collaboration
Assignments with cultural & social organisations; visual storytelling for impact.
Press & Recognition
Contact
Email: info@roberttjalondo.nl
Tel: +31 6 41233738
WhatsApp: Chat via WhatsApp
Instagram: @robert_tjalondo
LinkedIn: /in/roberttjalondo
Message
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