 in times of conflict? In response to current events, this pop-up exhibition 

aims to raise question and stimulate discussion by showcasing works from 6 artists and serves as a reflection on the different roles that imagery plays during conflict.

A Night in the Mountains, Salah ad Din (Iraq), 2019

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Approach Position Cropped, 2022

The exploration of what photography can do is twofold, examining both its 'positive' potential as a catalyst for awareness and evidence, and its 'negative' dimensions as a tool for propaganda, misinformation, or the perpetuation of negative stereotypes.

Between Death and Destruction, Mosul (Iraq), 2019

The Camera as a Weapon

Telex Iran

Telex Iran by Gilles Peress

The Fairmont Victim, 2021, from the series 'This Image Did Not Leave Me For Days' by Malak El Sawi, commissioned by Al Hayya Magazine #1. Styling by Ahmed Srour.

On Our Radar: Malak El Sawi

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De Ondergedoken Camera

Hiền Hoàng - Garden of Entanglement

Verena Blok - Love Shit 

Hajar Benjida - Atlanta Made Us Famous

Jasmijn Vermeeren - You Don't Look Sick

Martin Parr - Very Modern and Rather Ugly

Julia Kochetova - War is Personal

From the Archive: Shenasnameh by Amak Mahmoodian

From the Archive: Medium of Exchange by Sheida Soleimani

Open Garden Days 2025

On Thursday, 4 September, Foam presents the evening programme 

: AI in the Archive, in collaboration with 

This symposium explores the power, vulnerability, and future of the photographic archive—particularly online archives—through the lens of collections related to the Second World War and heritage institutions. Hosted by Ahmet Polat, guest speakers 

Re-Enactment

Archief foto's

Preservation is Power: AI in the Archive

? On Saturday 10 February 2024, Foam hosts a one-day symposium. We will delve into the role of photography within the public and political sphere amidst conflict, extremism, and polarisation. 

camera as a weapon

The Camera as a Weapon

Are we seeing the full picture?

The Fairmont Victim by Malak El Sawi

De Ondergedoken Camera

Julia Kochetova - War is Personal

Shenasnameh by Amak Mahmoodian

Medium of Exchange by Sheida Soleimani

Preservation is Power: AI in the Archive

Foam Dialogue:
Photography & Conflict
Regarding the pain of others

camera as a weapon

The Camera as a Weapon

Are we seeing the full picture?

The Fairmont Victim by Malak El Sawi

De Ondergedoken Camera

Julia Kochetova - War is Personal

Shenasnameh by Amak Mahmoodian

Medium of Exchange by Sheida Soleimani

Preservation is Power: AI in the Archive

Foam Dialogue:Photography & ConflictRegarding the pain of others

Foam Dialogue:
Photography & Conflict
Regarding the pain of others