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Foam Talent 2026: Discover Emerging Photography and Visual Narratives in Amsterdam

Explore the innovative work of 15 selected global artists shaping the future of contemporary image-making and identity.

Immerse yourself in Foam Talent 2026, an impactful exhibition in Amsterdam that highlights an exceptional new generation of photographers. This showcase brings together 15 artists from around the world, presenting diverse visual languages that define the future of the medium. Visitors can engage with powerful narratives exploring universal themes such as belonging and the search for safe spaces.

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Exhibition summary

Foam Talent 2026 showcases an extraordinary new wave of image-makers shaping the future of photography, featuring 15 artists chosen from a global pool. The exhibition delves into themes of belonging, exploring the search for a safe space through intimate portraits and sweeping visual narratives.

Curatorial context

Foam Talent 2026 highlights an exceptional new generation of photographers who are defining the future of the medium. This group exhibition features the work of 15 selected artists, chosen from nearly 3,000 submissions across 107 countries, who are identified as shaping the future of photography. A recurring theme across their powerful visual languages is the notion of belonging and the search for a safe space, whether this is found within the home, family, community, or a sense of place. Each artist's contribution, ranging from intimate portraits to expansive visual narratives, offers a unique perspective and invites viewers to engage with the world through a fresh lens. In addition to the main exhibition at Foam in Amsterdam, the work of the selected artists will gain significant international visibility through multiple Foam platforms. This includes a travelling presentation at the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation in Frankfurt, a dedicated issue of Foam Magazine, and features on Foam's digital platform.

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Information regarding ticketing and admission for Foam Talent 2026 is not detailed on this page. Visitors are typically directed to the official Foam website for the most current details on how to book tickets and plan their visit.

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
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Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the work of Sean Cham, Yiding Chen, Sara De Brito Faustino, Liubov Durakova, Nad E Ali, Nazanin Hafez, Paola Jimenez, Ramona Jingru Wang, Daniel Mebarek, Ali Monis Naqvi, Alvin Ng, Adam Rouhana, Ammar Yassir, Farren van Wyk, and Sasha Velichko.
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