Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam regularly presents a diverse program of exhibitions, featuring contemporary photography and visual storytelling from both established and emerging artists. This page helps you understand the types of shows you can expect, ranging across various styles and periods. Plan your visit to experience the rotating displays and artistic perspectives unique to Foam.
A two-part photography project showcasing MENA region perspectives.
This exhibition from Foam and Middle East Archive explores visual culture and women's lives from the Middle East and North Africa. Featuring a solo show by Yomna El Beyaly and a group presentation, it spans two vibrant locations in Amsterdam-West, providing a rich cultural experience.
Middle East Archive Exhibition
Showcasing 20 artists shaping the future of photography.
Explore the innovative works of 20 emerging photographers presented in Foam Talent 2021. This exhibition delves into the human condition and contemporary themes through both a physical gallery experience and a dedicated digital showcase.
Foam Talent 2021
Exploring visual representations of environmental impact through curated photography and essays.
This edition of Foam Magazine focuses on the visual dialogue around climate change, featuring 16 portfolios and 6 essays. It critically examines themes of abundance and scarcity, exposing humanity's impact on the environment. Explore how images shape our understanding of the Anthropocene.
EXTREMES Magazine Issue
Explore how historical events shape landscape and national identity through art.
Aaryan Sinha's powerful exhibition documents a journey across Indian states bordering Pakistan. Discover a poetic investigation into the lasting influence of India's Partition on landscape and identity, challenging prevailing stereotypes. This photographic narrative explores themes of colonialism and cultural history.
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Showcasing twenty emerging artists pushing the boundaries of the medium.
Experience the Foam Talent 2022 exhibition, featuring diverse photographic works that critically examine current global challenges. Engage with unique visual narratives addressing personal and collective societal impacts.
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Explore illusion and reality in urban spaces.
Discover "Adding, Adding, Adding," an exhibition by Foam Paul Huf Award winners Onorato & Krebs. This presentation features their compelling new films and a unique site-specific installation. Engage with their artistic exploration of urban illusion versus reality.
Adding, Adding, Adding
Featuring works from the award-winning 'Less Than One' and 'The Edge' series.
Explore Alexander Gronsky's unique perspective on post-Soviet landscapes. His photographs document human habitation in Russia's vast hinterlands and the distinct urban periphery of Moscow, breathing new life into the landscape photography genre through insightful visual commentary.
Alexander Gronsky Exhibition
Explore power dynamics and cultural heritage through symbolic African art.
Discover the critically acclaimed solo exhibition by John Edmonds, winner of the Foam Paul Huf Award 2021. This collection of works investigates African-American identity and power, exploring cultural memory and diaspora through compelling photography. The exhibition critiques themes of displacement and expropriation in contemporary society.
A Sidelong GlanceA two-part photography project showcasing MENA region perspectives.
This exhibition from Foam and Middle East Archive explores visual culture and women's lives from the Middle East and North Africa. Featuring a solo show by Yomna El Beyaly and a group presentation, it spans two vibrant locations in Amsterdam-West, providing a rich cultural experience.
Middle East Archive ExhibitionShowcasing 20 artists shaping the future of photography.
Explore the innovative works of 20 emerging photographers presented in Foam Talent 2021. This exhibition delves into the human condition and contemporary themes through both a physical gallery experience and a dedicated digital showcase.
Foam Talent 2021Exploring visual representations of environmental impact through curated photography and essays.
This edition of Foam Magazine focuses on the visual dialogue around climate change, featuring 16 portfolios and 6 essays. It critically examines themes of abundance and scarcity, exposing humanity's impact on the environment. Explore how images shape our understanding of the Anthropocene.
EXTREMES Magazine IssueExplore how historical events shape landscape and national identity through art.
Aaryan Sinha's powerful exhibition documents a journey across Indian states bordering Pakistan. Discover a poetic investigation into the lasting influence of India's Partition on landscape and identity, challenging prevailing stereotypes. This photographic narrative explores themes of colonialism and cultural history.
View ExhibitionShowcasing twenty emerging artists pushing the boundaries of the medium.
Experience the Foam Talent 2022 exhibition, featuring diverse photographic works that critically examine current global challenges. Engage with unique visual narratives addressing personal and collective societal impacts.
Exhibition DetailsExplore illusion and reality in urban spaces.
Discover "Adding, Adding, Adding," an exhibition by Foam Paul Huf Award winners Onorato & Krebs. This presentation features their compelling new films and a unique site-specific installation. Engage with their artistic exploration of urban illusion versus reality.
Adding, Adding, AddingFeaturing works from the award-winning 'Less Than One' and 'The Edge' series.
Explore Alexander Gronsky's unique perspective on post-Soviet landscapes. His photographs document human habitation in Russia's vast hinterlands and the distinct urban periphery of Moscow, breathing new life into the landscape photography genre through insightful visual commentary.
Alexander Gronsky ExhibitionExplore power dynamics and cultural heritage through symbolic African art.
Discover the critically acclaimed solo exhibition by John Edmonds, winner of the Foam Paul Huf Award 2021. This collection of works investigates African-American identity and power, exploring cultural memory and diaspora through compelling photography. The exhibition critiques themes of displacement and expropriation in contemporary society.
A Sidelong Glance
Vibrant portraits and social observation from contemporary Xinjiang.
Discover Hailun Ma's acclaimed photographic work, her first solo exhibition outside China. Journey through Xinjiang's diverse communities, observing how fashion articulates cultural identity and daily life. Her powerful images capture unique style subcultures.
Hailun Ma Exhibition
A tribute to the influential British photographer's iconic societal observations.
Discover Martin Parr's unique photographic vision, exploring his enduring fascination with everyday life and consumer culture. This major exhibition highlights his distinctive style and witty observations.
Martin Parr Exhibition
An intimate look at life on the front lines in Ukraine.
Explore Julia Kochetova's powerful documentary photography, capturing the personal impact of war in Ukraine. This solo exhibition at Foam Fotografiemuseum bridges the gap between statistics and lived experience. It's an invitation to engage with themes of empathy and survival through compelling visual storytelling.
War is Personal Exhibition
First solo photography exhibition by the Dutch-Polish artist.
Verena Blok’s 'Love Shit' at Foam explores the intricate realities of reproduction. See personal portraits and diary fragments that challenge taboos surrounding pregnancy, abortion, and care, offering a socially critical view.
Verena Blok Exhibition
Intimate portraits of Atlanta's hip-hop culture and women entrepreneurs.
Hajar Benjida's debut solo museum exhibition explores the rich dynamics of Atlanta's strip club scene. See powerful photographs that celebrate women as autonomous figures and integral to the city's influential culture.
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Portraits celebrating women and Atlanta's hip-hop cultural legacy.
Discover Hajar Benjida's first museum solo exhibition focusing on the influential women behind Atlanta's hip-hop scene. Her intimate portraits highlight their economic independence and strong community bonds.
Atlanta Made Us Famous
Award-winning multidisciplinary art exploring human-nature connections and migration.
Hiền Hoàng's 'Garden of Entanglement' at Foam investigates the complex ties between humans and the natural world. Discover photography, sculpture, video, and performance exploring technology, migration, and colonialism through unique artistic perspectives.
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Dutch photographers secretly documented Amsterdam's 'famine winter' hardships.
Discover the striking photographic record of the 1944-45 'famine winter' in occupied Amsterdam. This exhibition at Foam Fotografiemuseum reveals the dangerous work of Dutch resistance photographers, offering a powerful look into WWII history and human resilience.
The Underground Camera ExhibitionA curated selection of artistic and historical programs to explore.
Delve into the vibrant world of Amsterdam's museum programs, showcasing a variety of themes from contemporary art to historical artifacts. Uncover engaging cultural exhibitions across the city's numerous venues, offering enriching experiences for all interests.
