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South Body, 2019, a performance by Cuban artist Carlos Martiel. Courtesy the artist and Steve Turner Gallery, Los Angeles

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La république, 2006 by Mohamed Bourouissa. Galerie Kamel Mennour, Krinzinger Gallery, Blum & Poe Gallery

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From the series Cursed, 2024, by Charlie Engman. Courtesy of the artist

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In a four-part series led by acclaimed Polaroid artists Rhiannon Adams, Ellen Carey & John Reuter, and Marcel Veldman and Foam 3h alumnus Ece Gökalp, the participating students were able to use the recently launched Polaroid I-2 camera – the first advanced instant camera with built-in manual controls. Moreover, they had the chance to discuss their perspectives about the possibilities of storytelling and the enduring relevancy of this unique medium.

Students as well as young, self-made creatives approached the medium from various angles and shed light on its artistic, social, and technological significance by pushing the boundaries of what instant film can achieve. The results of their collective efforts are now on display as part of an exclusive online exhibition.

This programme is made possible with the support of Polaroid.

Foam is supported by the VriendenLoterij, Foam Members, the VandenEnde Foundation and the City of Amsterdam. 

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“In between all the skateboard tricks and stuff, I like something contrasty. Instant film for me is the perfect way to do this. It gives you an example of the free life aside from the actual skateboard.”

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The Foam and Polaroid series continues into the new year with a special day featuring Marcel Veldman – a photographer, skateboarder, and creator of the notorious Fluff magazine. 

Join us on 13 January as we explore the beautiful relationship between Polaroid and the skateboarding community, examining Marcel Veldman’s ability to harness the creative capabilities of instant film to capture the essence of skateboarding culture and lifestyle. 

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I always thought, and I still do that Polaroid is an amazing tool to capture someone’s portrait. You need to get close, and I like the rawness and the intimacy of it.

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For the second event in the Foam and Polaroid series, we're thrilled to welcome Ellen Carey - an American lens-based artist, and John Reuter - a photographer and executive director of the 20x24 Studio.

Join us on 22 November to learn how the development of Polaroid’s technology influenced their practice and elevated the perception of photography as fine art. 

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I am very much an American artist, one that has benefited from all the cultural, social and political advances of the twentieth century. The great invention that is instant film- the game changer in photography and science and art - offers me a chance to combine innovation with imagination echoing Polaroid's tag line "See what develops"

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On Wednesday, 18 October, we host the first special event in the Foam x Polaroid series. Join us as we welcome a photographic artist Rhiannon Adam, who will share about the legacy of Polaroid, her affinity with instant photography, and how this has shaped her practice.

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