Jean-Marie Bottequin


Jean-Marie Albert Bottequin is a Belgian photographer, photojournalist, photo artist and mime.

Early life and early career

Jean-Marie Bottequin is the son of Wallonian Prof. Dr. Armand Bottequin and his Flemish wife, nurse and social worker, Odile Maenhout. His father's first marriage produced the sons Jacques and Pierre; the marriage with Odile Maenhout produced Jean-Marie Albert, Guy Antoine and Monique.
Following his high school graduation, in 1957, Bottequin went on to study classical theater at the "Ecole des Hautes Etudes". In 1959, he was accepted to study Romance studies, educational studies und art education at Ghent University; in 1960, he decided to study painting and art education with renowned Belgian artist, Octave Landuyt at the ‘'Normalschool voor plastische Kunsten'’ in Ghent. Since 1962, Bottequin has been working as a free-lance photographer, photo artist, and self-taught artist.
In 1968, Bottequin created his first social reportages for Quick magazine, following which he became the personal photographer and reporter with IOS, Investors Overseas Services, Geneva – Munich. In 1970, Bottequin decided to also work as a free-lance photo journalist. From 1972 to 1981, aside from his free-lance commitments, he went on to become a member of the dramaturgy of the Bayerische Staatsschauspiel Munich, and consequently its personal photographer. From 1975 to 1985, he was a lecturer at the ‘'Lehrinstitut für Grafikdesign'‘ .

Personal life

Bottequin's first marriage to fellow Belgian Monique Kesteman produced the children Caroline and Michel. His second marriage to American-Belgian actress, voice talent, translator, book author and poet Marietta Meade produced the children Ezra, Avital and Ayalah.
Jean-Marie Bottequin speaks French, Dutch, German and English.
Bottequin has been living and working in Munich, Germany since 1968.

Scope of work

Bottequin has been internationally exhibited since 1965.
His oeuvre is an integral part of the following museums:
Bottequin was published in the following books:
Among Bottequin's most famous clients is the automotive manufacturer BMW.

Awards

Bottequin also acted as an advisor to the European Council and for UNESCO.

Photographic seminars / workshops

Having founded IPS, Bottequin has been facilitating fine art photographic seminars since 1980. In addition, he gives public lectures on visual perception and active vision.

Filmography (documentaries / a selection)

Bottequin is a student of the French mimes, Étienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau.