Introduce briefly

• Dirk Braeckman was born in Eeklo, Belgium in 1958 [2].

• He studied photography and film at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent from 1977 to 1981 [2].

• Braeckman co-founded the Ghent-based Galerie and photomagazine, XYZ [1].

• Currently, he lives and works in Ghent, Belgium [1].

• Dirk Braeckman is recognized for his photographic work, which often explores themes of ambiguity, texture, and atmosphere [1].

• He is known for creating enclosed and isolated worlds in his monumental photographic works, which appear tactile and suggestive of complete narratives [3].

• Braeckman's photographs often feature individuals and settings that evoke a sense of mystery and introspection [1].

• In addition to his photographic work, he also creates site-specific installations [1].

• Braeckman's work has been featured in numerous books, magazines, and catalogs, and he has received acclaim for his portraits of Belgian royalty [1].

• In 2002, Dirk Braeckman was granted the cultural award of the University of Louvain and received the Cultural Prize of the Flemish Community, Section Fine Arts in 2005 [1].

• His work has appeared in publications such as the Photo Art book published by Dumont, Thames & Hudson, and Aperture [1].

• Braeckman has also published two artist's books, "z.Z(t). I" and "z.Z(t) II," and a book titled "Chiaroscuro" based on his commission for the Belgian Royal Palace [2].

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