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Matthias Vriens
2 catalogued objects connected to Matthias Vriens.
Reference entry
Biography
Person.
Matthias Vriens is a Dutch photographer and art director, also professionally known as Matthias Vriens-McGrath. Originally trained in ballet, he moved into publishing and became editor-in-chief and creative director of Dutch, helping develop it from a local title into an international fashion magazine.
He subsequently worked in creative direction for Giorgio Armani and Gucci and photographed editorials for i-D, The Face, Interview and Vogue Hommes International. His work for Dutch included commissioning the 1998 Modern issue’s extensive nude fashion portfolio, photographed by Mikael Jansson.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Matthias Vriens-McGrath — GoSee professional profileDutch identity, training, editorial roles, commercial work and photography.
- Dutch magazine retrospective — SystemFirst-person account of the 1998 Modern issue and Jansson’s photographs.
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PER-ED9C3EA371C389C1
Represented across objects dated 2002–2007.
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