Join us on Thursday 10 April for a collective gathering on the occassion of 

by Sakir Khader. The evening will be filled with a live radio show of 

 with Hani Rahsepar, a performance by artist 

Foam

Inhale, in hell there’s heaven, 2022

Women in grief, Jenin refugee camp in Palestine, 2023

Framing Sounds: Exploring Sonic Influence 

with Sakir Khader, Diaspora Radio & Karmel Sabri

Framing Sounds: Sakir Khader, Diaspora Radio & Karmel Sabri

Are you curious to start collecting photography but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you began, but would like to learn more to build a collection?

Join us on Wednesday 9 April with Lotte Klösters, gallery manager of Foam editions, who talk about topics such as valuation, photography techniques, materials, and acquisition.  

Foam Editions

Foam Editions Workshop Collecting Photography, 2025

Masterclass Collecting Photography

, a collaborative exhibition by Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija, curated by guest curator Zippora Elders Tahalele. The exhibition offers an immersive, playful and pluriform audiovisual landscape. Combining ancient wisdom, photography, assemblage, and media technologies, they express the relationship and overlap between humans, nature and ancestral knowledge.

The exhibition will be opened on Thursday, 20 March, with a live performance by 

 and a Q&A between Zippora Elders Tahalele and the artists. Join us at Foam 3h from 17.30 to 21.00 hrs for this official event with free museum admission.

Tones of the Ecotone, 2025

Scale traveling, 2025

Opening Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija  Tones of the Ecotone

 by artist Diana Markosian, shown in full for the first time at Foam. The exhibition tells the story of her journey to reconnect with her estranged father through images, family snapshots, and film.

You are welcome at Foam on Thursday, 6 March from 17.30 – 21.00 hrs for the official opening of the exhibition with an introduction by Foam Curator Claartje van Dijk and artist Diana Markosian.

My Father’s reflection, from the series Father, 2016

Opening Diana Markosian

Book launch Sarah Mei Herman

Book launch Yeray Sabandar

Join us on Thursday, 20 February for the presentation of Emilia Martin's latest book 

I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears

. Martin will present her publication during this festive evening at 

 and Inge Loes ten Kate, professor of astrobiology and planetary sciences, will share insights on meteorites, space, rocks, and more. 

We will also present a special edition print, which will be for sale exclusively via Foam in an edition of 25.

Book Launch Emilia Martin

, the first solo museum exhibition by the Palestinian-Dutch photographer Sakir Khader. His images explore the fragile boundary between life and death.

The exhibition will be opened in the presence of the artist and with a speech by 

, poet and writer. You are welcome at Foam on 6 February from 17.30 - 21.00 hrs.

Grieving mothers. Jenin Refugee camp, Palestine, 2023

Broken souls. Jenin Refugee camp, Palestine, 2023

Opening Sakir Khader - Yawm al-Firak

 exhibition, Koos Breukel presents a series of photography workshops where participants can work alongside the artist. Set in a specially designed photo studio within the exhibition, participants can choose to shoot in the studio or, weather permitting, in the garden. Each workshop is inspired by the style of a photographer who has played a significant role in Breukel’s artistic journey.

During the workshops, he is joined by guest photographer and specialist in noble print techniques, Daphne Wageman, providing participants with expert guidance and insight.

Ulay, Amsterdam 2018

Inez van Lamsweerde Amsterdam 1992

Photography Workshop Koos Breukel

Foam presents a major retrospective exhibition of the celebrated American artist Saul Leiter (1923–2013). The exhibition 

 brings together over 200 works, consisting of photography, both black-and-white and colour, as well as his abstract paintings.

You are welcome at Foam for the official opening of the exhibition from 18.30 - 21.00 hrs on 23 January 2025.

Ana, 1950s

Harlem, 1960

Opening Saul Leiter - An Unfinished World

, an exhibition that offers a special glimpse into the life and work of one of the Netherlands’ most renowned portrait photographers, Koos Breukel. The exhibition showcases an overview of his career, focusing on the people who have significantly influenced his development as both a photographer and a person. 

The Office 2024

Arno Nollen en Natacha Juliac Amsterdam 2005

Koos Breukel - Meet the Artist

 invite children aged 8 to 12 to join the 

 this winter. Inspired by Viviane Sassen’s exhibition, participants will get hands-on with the camera and learn to see art and colour in a new way. To complete the festive experience, there will be plenty of time to enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas bread.

Kerstvakantie: Workshop Collage Maken

Please join us on Thursday 12 December for the celebratory pre-launch of the photobook 

 by Dutch photographer Sarah Mei Herman in the Foam Café. The book, published by Gost Books, tells the tale of coming of age, documenting more then 20 years from the artist's surrounding family relationships.

From the series Julian & Jonathan

Foam joins forces with digital culture platform The Hmm for a series of online talks. In 

, we investigate how internet culture permeates and alters different layers of photography—extending the photographic field exponentially. How does our relationship with the photographic image shift and change to the internet's cultural and technological developments?

designed for everyone curious about the photographic medium's evolution in the digital age. Are you intrigued by the future of visual culture online? Join us as we examine photography's changing face in our image-saturated world.

Photography is... surreal

Spread from Foam Magazine #66 MISSING MIRROR — Photography Through the Lens of AI

Cover of Foam Magazine #29: Curating the Future, 2011

Foam x The Hmm: Photography is...

, the first solo museum exhibition by artist Sarah Amrani. With her work, Amrani explores the complex relationship between technology, culture and beauty standards. The multimedial exhibition invites visitors to think critically about how our perception of beauty and identity is shaped in the digital age. 

Strategy of Beautification, Hijab and Face Cut Out, 2017

Strategy of Beautification, 2018

Untitled, 2017

Foam 3h: Sarah Amrani - Terror of Beauty

, the first solo museum exhibition by artist Sarah Amrani. With her work, Amrani explores the complex relationship between technology, culture and beauty standards. 

Join us at Foam 3h from 17.30 to 21.00 hrs for this official event with free museum admission. The evening will feature a Q&A session with Foam curator Aya Musa and Sarah Amrani.

Strategy of Beautification, Hijab and Face Cut Out, video still, 2017

Opening Sarah Amrani - Terror of Beauty 

Join us on Saturday 30 November for a special artist talk with photographer 

 will dig deeper into the work and the journey of her practice, including her use of shadows and how her mental health impacted her as an artist. 

Dior, 2019

Botter, 2022

Viviane Sassen artist talk

Club Foam Dinner 2024

On Wednesday 20 November, Club Foam members have the exclusive opportunity to visit photographer 

Want to become a Club Foam member and join this event? Learn more 

Luxaflex from the series Of Mud and Lotus, 2017 C Viviane Sassen and Stevenson

Amsterdam

Blue Alchemy, from the series Modern Alchemy 2022

Foam Members: Studio visit Viviane Sassen

 at Foam, we are proud to collaborate with IDFA during the Dutch premiere of the new film 

Join us on 17 November at the Carré with an introduction by Foam managing editor & curator Katy Hundertmark, followed by a screening of the acclaimed documentary.

Ernest Cole, New York City, USA, 1968  

Carré

South Africa, 1960s

South Africa 1960s 

IDFA premiere of Ernest Cole: Lost and Found

Join us in Paris on 9 November on the occassion of Paris Photo for a collaboration between Foam Magazine, Der Greif, Photoworks and The Photographers Gallery exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on photography and visual culture.

During this afternoon of thought-provoking discussions key topics include creative opportunities, authorship, bias, and the shift towards synthetic images. How do these changes reshape our view of photography, and what role does AI play as an agent or collaborator?

Paris

The Elephant in the Room: Provocations on Artificial Intelligence

 present Nouvelles Frontières, an exhibition from 7–22 November at 

. This exhibition showcases a selection of Dutch artists exploring the boundaries of the photographic universe.

Tja Sieuw, 1000 piece puzzle

Nouvelles Frontières

Come to Foam during Museumnacht and immerse yourself in our exciting program, developed in collaboration with 

. During the event, we aim to deconstruct glamour, explore its deeper meanings, and critically examine the fashion systems that uphold these ideals from a queer perspective.

Participate in an exclusive makeup workshop with 

, master the art of walking with confidence with 

Join us with your Museumnacht Amsterdam ticket on

2024

Opening Viviane Sassen, 2024

JoJo Miyake Mugler

Aynouk Tan

Museumnacht Amsterdam, 2019

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2024

Launch new set First Editions by Nanouk Prins

Join us on Thursday 31 October in Foam Editions as we launch a new set of First Editions by photographer Loes de Boer. The work explores femininity and unravels the fluid dimensions within it.

The First Editions are a unique chance to buy work by emerging talent for an attractive price. With this initiative, Foam Editions aims to facilitate a connection between starting photographers and (potential) collectors. The two works have an edition of 100 per work and are sold for €95 each, including an aluminium frame.

Set First Editions by Loes de Boer

Foam Café

Launch new First Editions by Loes de Boer

Launch new set First Editions by Loes de Boer

On Wednesday 23 October, we will open the museum's doors in the evening exclusively for Foam Members. Come after closing time and view the current exhibitions at your leisure.

Would you also like to come to the Member Hours, but are not yet a Foam Member? Then 

 and enjoy all the benefits throughout the year. 

Foam Talent Opening, 2024

Ajax, 1967

Untitled work from the family archive

Member Hours: Viviane Sassen & Paul Huf

 during ADE. Celebrate with us and immerse yourself in this large-scale installation with drinks and music by 

There, Copenhagen 2023

Stenen Hoofd

Hugo Boserup, Copenhagen 2016

Opening Marcel Veldman - La Fluff

AI Walk-in Workshop Carlijn Jacobs

Every Sunday afternoon, Foam offers free walk-in workshops inspired by Viviane Sassen's current exhibition 

In this workshop, you will use your own photos and blend them with captivating images from magazines to create a unique collage. Afterwards, you can bring your artwork to life using various painting techniques. This workshop is suitable to all ages and skill levels.

archived events

Framing Sounds: Exploring Sonic Influence with Sakir Khader, Diaspora Radio & Karmel Sabri

Masterclass on Collecting Photography

Opening Foam 3h: Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija Tones of the Ecotone

Opening Diana
Markosian Father

Book Launch: Emilia Martin
I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears

Opening Sakir Khader
Yawm al-Firak

Photography Workshops by Koos Breukel

Opening Saul Leiter
An Unfinished World

Koos Breukel
Meet the Artist

Christmas Holiday: Fashion Photography Workshop

Book Launch: Sarah Mei Herman Julian & Jonathan

Foam x The Hmm:
Photography is...

Foam 3h: Sarah Amrani
Terror of Beauty

Opening Foam 3h: Sarah Amrani Terror of Beauty

On Experimentation and Intimacy
In Conversation with Viviane Sassen

Studio Visit Viviane Sassen

IDFA premiere of
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found

The Elephant in the Room:
Provocations on Artificial Intelligence

Nouvelles Frontières

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2024

Launch new First Editions by Loes de Boer

Member Hours: Viviane Sassen & Paul Huf

Opening Marcel Veldman
La Fluff

Painting & collage
walk-in workshop

Marcel Veldman
La Fluff

archived events

Framing Sounds: Exploring Sonic Influence with Sakir Khader, Diaspora Radio & Karmel Sabri

Masterclass on Collecting Photography

Opening Foam 3h: Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija Tones of the Ecotone

Opening DianaMarkosian Father

Book Launch: Emilia MartinI saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears

Opening Sakir KhaderYawm al-Firak

Photography Workshops by Koos Breukel

Opening Saul LeiterAn Unfinished World

Koos BreukelMeet the Artist

Christmas Holiday: Fashion Photography Workshop

Book Launch: Sarah Mei Herman Julian & Jonathan

Foam x The Hmm: Photography is...

Foam 3h: Sarah AmraniTerror of Beauty

Opening Foam 3h: Sarah Amrani Terror of Beauty

On Experimentation and IntimacyIn Conversation with Viviane Sassen

Studio Visit Viviane Sassen

IDFA premiere ofErnest Cole: Lost and Found

The Elephant in the Room:Provocations on Artificial Intelligence

Nouvelles Frontières

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2024

Launch new First Editions by Loes de Boer

Member Hours: Viviane Sassen & Paul Huf

Opening Marcel VeldmanLa Fluff

Painting & collagewalk-in workshop

Marcel VeldmanLa Fluff

Opening Diana
Markosian Father

Book Launch: Emilia Martin
I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears

Opening Sakir Khader
Yawm al-Firak

Opening Saul Leiter
An Unfinished World

Koos Breukel
Meet the Artist

Foam x The Hmm:
Photography is...

Foam 3h: Sarah Amrani
Terror of Beauty

On Experimentation and Intimacy
In Conversation with Viviane Sassen

IDFA premiere of
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found

The Elephant in the Room:
Provocations on Artificial Intelligence

Opening Marcel Veldman
La Fluff

Painting & collage
walk-in workshop

Marcel Veldman
La Fluff