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Black Queer Archiving: Questioned at the Intersection 

In light of Pride Amsterdam 2025, Foam is proud to present Black Queer Archiving: Questioned at the Intersection by darkroom & fine art photographic artist Ajamu X in collaboration with guest curator J.G. Basdew.

The exhibition reflects on the importance of black queer archiving, with a specific focus on photography and lens-based practices, while exploring the position that black queer image-makers currently occupy within the Dutch photographic and cultural landscape.

Black Queer Archiving: Questioned at the Intersection, 2025 © Ajamu X.
Black Queer Archiving: Questioned at the Intersection, 2025 © Ajamu X.
Black Queer Archiving: Questioned at the Intersection, 2025 © Ajamu X.

About the artist

Renowned British artist, activist, and archivist, Ajamu X, has been invited to create new work specifically for this occasion. His selection is deeply intentional: Ajamu X previously lived in Ganzenhoef, studied in Maastricht (Jan van Eyck), and has a long-standing familiarity with the Dutch cultural context. His artistic practice offers a rich foundation for reflecting on themes such as queer intimacy, Black bodies, and archiving from both a personal and collective perspective.

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