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Archival description
Item · [2012 - 2016]
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This item is a photograph of David Slipetz standing in front of a statue in Singapore, taken during a personal trip between [2012 - 2016]. The image captures a casual moment and serves as a visual record of the creator’s travels and interests. The statue appears to be The Merlion and the setting suggests a tourist or commemorative context.

David Slipetz fonds
INF1331H 2025 - 0001 · Fonds · 2000 - 2025

Fonds consists of records created and accumulated by David Slipetz between 2000 and 2025 that document his personal life, education, financial affairs, and creative practice as a photographer. The records include personal correspondence, postcards, financial records, and educational materials, as well as a substantial body of photographic work. The latter is represented through digital files in .raw format, printed photographs on canvas, and other graphic material.

The fonds provides insight into Slipetz’s development as a photographer, his educational experiences, and aspects of his personal and professional life. The digital photographic files are particularly illustrative of his creative output and document both professional projects and personal explorations in visual art.

Slipetz, David
2023, Portugal
File · 2023
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This file contains digital photographs and digital videos taken while living and working in Portugal under a working holiday visa. The images document street life, landscapes, cultural events, and scenes from daily life in Lisbon and Porto, as well as travel to smaller towns and coastal regions. The collection captures both touristic experiences and long-term immersion in local environments.

File · 2022
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This file consists of photographs taken during a working holiday visa year spent in New Zealand and Australia. The images document landscapes, urban scenes, daily life, and informal portraits of travel companions and local acquaintances. The photographs reflect both personal travel and the everyday experience of living and working abroad, including farm stays, city life in Auckland and Melbourne, and coastal travel.

2019, Hawaii
File · 2019
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This file contains photographs from a recreational trip to Hawaii in 2019, taken with a close group of friends. The images include landscapes, beach scenes, hiking trails, city life in Honolulu, and candid moments among the group. The collection reflects the social and leisure aspects of travel, with an emphasis on friendship, exploration, and scenic environments across O‘ahu and Maui.

2018, Greece
File · 2018
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This files contains physical and digital photographs, videos and a notebook produced during a 2019 archaeological expedition in Greece. Locations include Athens, Santorini and Naxos. Themes include archaeology, ancient architecture, mythology and daily life. Many of the physical photographs are annotated with contextual information of the date and location on the back.

The file also includes an archaeological notebook summarizing the trip and offering insights into some of the photographs.

2017, Italy
File · 2018
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This file consists of photographs taken during a summer archaeological excavation in Italy in 2018. Photos include scenes from Rome, Bari, Positano, the Amalfi Coast and Gravina in Puglia where the expedition took place. The collection explores archaeological themes of antiquity, contemporary life, architectural ruins, museum interiors, street markets. There are photographs of excavated skeletons in situ for which access has been restricted unless requested.

The file also contains 14 black and white photographs which were developed and printed by David upon his return home.

2016, Japan
File · 2017
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This file contains photographs taken during David's trip to Japan for his study abroad. Photographs, videos and textual records capture scenes primarily from Fukuoka, Japan where he lived but also includes, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Nagasaki, Hiroshima and other locations. The images document street life, historical architecture, natural landscapes, food, culture, campus life and friends. Particular attention is paid to architecture and everyday life.

The file also includes one notebook which presents a curated narrative of David's photographic journey through the country.

File · 2012 - 2016
Part of David Slipetz fonds

This file contains photographs taken by David Slipetz during travel and temporary residence in Singapore and Malaysia between the summers of 2012 to 2016. The images document urban landscapes, architectural details, everyday street scenes, natural environments and candid portraits of daily life. The photographs reflect both personal memory and aesthetic exploration, often experimenting with light, symmetry and framing.

Some projects within this file were later shared on personal photography blogs and social media and select images were printed. The files serves as both a personal travel archive and an early example of the creator's developing photographic style.