Opening Hiền Hoàng

 by Dutch artist duo Blommers & Schumm, offering an in-depth look at over 25 years of their playful and provocative image-making. 

Join us at Foam on Friday, 19 September from 18.30 hrs for the celebratory opening of the exhibition in the presence of the artists with free entrance, a dj performance by 

Carcy Magazine Styling Hannes Hetta ,2018

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Ciara, 1998. Styling by Suzanne Koller

Opening Blommers & Schumm

Foam happily presents a deep dive into the archives of Dutch artist duo Blommers & Schumm, offering an in-depth look at over 25 years of their playful and provocative image-making.

The exhibition brings together highlights from their remarkable career, including iconic photographs featured in publications such as Fantastic Man, The Gentlewoman, Dazed & Confused, Self Service, Purple, AnOther Magazine, and The New York Times Magazine. 

Josefine wearing Bless, Styling Georgia Pendlebury for Exhibition magazine 2018

Blommers & Schumm

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Potato, 2003

 in 2003.  The work explores genres such as 

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For a diverse group of contemporary photographers, the Dutch still life remains a source of inspiration, but with a modernised and updated concept in a contemporary visual language. This highly stylized portrait of one of the most Dutch products ever, the potato, is far from classic, but instead starkly graphic. The humble vegetable is staged like a fashion model in this work by Blommers & Schumm. At the centre of attention the potato with its blemished skin gains a sculptural quality.

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Mark Spitz, 1972, Olympic Games

A scan from the photo album of the artist's late aunt. Courtesy of the artist's family.

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On Tuesday, 28 October, we are opening our doors after hours exclusively for Foam Members. Enjoy a relaxed evening stroll through the museum and experience our current exhibitions without the usual crowds.

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