Maan's pictures show you the heart of everything, whispering softly to appreciate it more. We don’t need gods when we see the world is already this magnificent. One of my Japanese friends mentioned the word “kokoro” when talking about my work, a word that combines the heart, mind and soul into one. It felt familiair. And there is often a dreamlike, gritty, layered quality about the images, that invites you to take a moment while looking at the image. 

Most often my works are pictures and matte paper art prints, but it can take shapes like videos, books, texts or installations. My exhibitions are often multidisciplinary, encapsulating collaborations, specific locations, sounds, smells, prints on fabric and other materials. I prefer creating works and exhibitions that are accessible for everyone, including those who do not know much about art. 

"The Lost World" explores the beauty of Japan's many desolate, abandoned places. Here more than 9 million houses are deserted (Japanese Housing and Land Survey, 2023). Maan Limburg's exhibition invites visitors to experience a world without humans, while her book offers poetic images and texts reflecting on this absence. The project received significant acclaim, with CNN Travel noting, "'The Lost World' is more than just a photo book -- it's an homage to the country she loves and respects."