Mitch Epstein
American photographer Mitch Epstein donated the work Fifth. Ave. NYC 1973 to Foam Editions in connection with the exhibition he had in Foam in 2007. Through his donation, Epstein supports Foam's initiative to generate its own revenue to continue offering educational activities.

Mitch Epstein's photographic work, which he has complemented with sporadic incursions into film and video art, is partly responsible for the New Color movement in the US. In 1972, Epstein began taking pictures as a student at Cooper Union in New York. He quickly subverted the tradition of 35 mm photography by using colour at a time when it was considered a tacky advertising tool. In the wake of William Eggleston, Epstein was instrumental in redefining colour photography as art. His individual pictures are known for their layering of details and meaning within an elegant and complex composition.

Highlights at Foam
Epstein has exhibited in museums and galleries around the world and his work features in many important collections worldwide. In spring 2007, Foam exhibited a selection from Family Business and American Power. Fifth. Ave. NYC 1973 comes in a limited-edition print of 15.