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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

Foam or Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is a photography museum located on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The museum has four different exhibitions at any given time in which different photographic genres are shown, such as documentary, art and fashion. Next to large exhibitions by well-known photographers, Foam also shows the work of young and upcoming photographers, in shorter running exhibitions.[4]

Foam
Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
Museum at the Keizersgracht in 2011
Location in the city center of Amsterdam
Established13 December 2001 (2001-12-13)
LocationKeizersgracht 609[1]
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Coordinates52°21′50″N 4°53′37″E / 52.36389°N 4.89361°E / 52.36389; 4.89361
TypePhotography museum
Visitors210,000 (2011)[2]
DirectorKarin van Gilst [3]
Public transit accessKeizersgracht
Tram lines 16 and 24[1]
Websitewww.foam.org

Two notable shows were Henri Cartier-Bresson - A Retrospective, work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Richard Avedon - Photographs 1946–2004, a major retrospective of Richard Avedon. In summer 2016, Foam presented a major Helmut Newton retrospective exhibition.

The museum contains a café, a library, a bookshop, and a commercial gallery called Foam Editions. The museum also publishes a quarterly international photography magazine called Foam Magazine.

Building edit

 
Design of Museum Fodor

The museum is in the historic Grachtengordel neighborhood of Amsterdam, across the Keizergracht from Museum Van Loon. The building in which Foam is located has a history dating back to Carel Joseph Fodor (1801–1860). Fodor first bought Keizersgracht 611, and later also bought the adjacent warehouse and residential house at Keizersgracht 609. Fodor destined the warehouse in his testament as the exhibition space that should receive the name Museum Fodor. Between 1863 and 1994, Museum Fodor was open to the public. Between 1994 and 2001 the Nederlands Vormgevingsinstituut was located in these buildings.

History edit

Foam received permission in November 2001 from the city council for the start-up. On 13 December 2001, Foam opened its first exhibition Dutch Delight. More than 7000 people visited the exhibition in which Dutch light played a prominent or self-evident role.

After the opening exhibition the museum closed for renovation. Architects BenthemCrouwel turned three buildings at the Keizersgracht into a modern museum. The first exhibition in the new museum, was called Regie: Paul Huf, Paul Huf together with Eva Besnyö being the originator of the museum. The official opening took place on 6 June 2002. The exhibition was visited by approximately 8000 people.

Exhibition policy edit

Every year, Foam organises four large exhibitions by particularly notable photographers, usually running for about three months. In conjunction, about 16 shorter running exhibitions are organised by the museum, which can be very different in character: either the work of relatively young photographers, or a specific project, work that is currently relevant, small retrospectives or the presentation of new developments within the medium. Emphasis is generally on documentary photography, street photography, portrait and glamour photography, and young and upcoming talents.

Documentary photography exhibitions at Foam have included Avenue Patrice Lumumba by Guy Tillim, The Hyena & Other Men by Pieter Hugo, In the Shadow of Things by Leonie Purchas, and Calais - From Jungle to City by Henk Wildschut. Street photography exhibitions have included Helen Levitt's In the Street, a retrospective by Weegee and Tom Wood’s Photieman. Portrait or glamour exhibitions have included Chemises by Malick Sidibé, People of the 20th Century by August Sander and Blessings from Mousganistan by Mous Lamrabat.[5] Under the denominator Foam_3h, small shows by young photographers are presented under the Foam library. Recent examples include Control by Emilie Hudig and A Place to Wash the Heart by Monieka Bielskyte.

Foam Paul Huf Award edit

Since 2007, Foam has been organising the Paul Huf Award, a prize that is awarded to a young, talented photographer under the age of 35.[6] The award was at one time known as the KLM Paul Huf Award.

Foam Magazine edit

Foam Magazine is a photography magazine published three times a year. Each issue is dedicated to a specific theme that is explored through work by both world-renowned image makers and newer, emerging talents. Accompanying essays, interviews and opinions by experts in the field come together to shape an in-depth and critical conversation. Foam Magazine has been the recipient of several awards for its high-grade graphic design and quality of content.[7][8]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Visitor Information, Foam. Retrieved on 9 August 2014.
  2. ^ (in Dutch) Recordjaar voor Amsterdamse musea, NOS Nieuws, 2012. Retrieved on 9 August 2014.
  3. ^ [1], Retrieved on 15 December 2023.
  4. ^ "About Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam". www.foam.org. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  5. ^ "Mous Lamrabat - Blessings from Mousganistan | Foam". www.foam.org. Retrieved 2022-10-13.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Foam Paul Huf Award". Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  7. ^ Strecker, Alexander. "Expand Your Vision: Lessons from Foam Magazine - Interview with Elisa Medde, Foam Magazine's Managing Editor". LensCulture. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
  8. ^ "Foam Magazine | International photography publication". www.foam.org. Retrieved 2021-12-29.

External links edit

  • Official website

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2014 Learn how and when to remove this message Foam or Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is a photography museum located on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam the Netherlands The museum has four different exhibitions at any given time in which different photographic genres are shown such as documentary art and fashion Next to large exhibitions by well known photographers Foam also shows the work of young and upcoming photographers in shorter running exhibitions 4 FoamFotografiemuseum AmsterdamMuseum at the Keizersgracht in 2011Location in the city center of AmsterdamEstablished13 December 2001 2001 12 13 LocationKeizersgracht 609 1 Amsterdam NetherlandsCoordinates52 21 50 N 4 53 37 E 52 36389 N 4 89361 E 52 36389 4 89361TypePhotography museumVisitors210 000 2011 2 DirectorKarin van Gilst 3 Public transit accessKeizersgrachtTram lines 16 and 24 1 Websitewww wbr foam wbr org Two notable shows were Henri Cartier Bresson A Retrospective work by Henri Cartier Bresson and Richard Avedon Photographs 1946 2004 a major retrospective of Richard Avedon In summer 2016 Foam presented a major Helmut Newton retrospective exhibition The museum contains a cafe a library a bookshop and a commercial gallery called Foam Editions The museum also publishes a quarterly international photography magazine called Foam Magazine Contents 1 Building 2 History 3 Exhibition policy 4 Foam Paul Huf Award 5 Foam Magazine 6 References 7 External linksBuilding edit nbsp Design of Museum Fodor The museum is in the historic Grachtengordel neighborhood of Amsterdam across the Keizergracht from Museum Van Loon The building in which Foam is located has a history dating back to Carel Joseph Fodor 1801 1860 Fodor first bought Keizersgracht 611 and later also bought the adjacent warehouse and residential house at Keizersgracht 609 Fodor destined the warehouse in his testament as the exhibition space that should receive the name Museum Fodor Between 1863 and 1994 Museum Fodor was open to the public Between 1994 and 2001 the Nederlands Vormgevingsinstituut was located in these buildings History editFoam received permission in November 2001 from the city council for the start up On 13 December 2001 Foam opened its first exhibition Dutch Delight More than 7000 people visited the exhibition in which Dutch light played a prominent or self evident role After the opening exhibition the museum closed for renovation Architects BenthemCrouwel turned three buildings at the Keizersgracht into a modern museum The first exhibition in the new museum was called Regie Paul Huf Paul Huf together with Eva Besnyo being the originator of the museum The official opening took place on 6 June 2002 The exhibition was visited by approximately 8000 people Exhibition policy editEvery year Foam organises four large exhibitions by particularly notable photographers usually running for about three months In conjunction about 16 shorter running exhibitions are organised by the museum which can be very different in character either the work of relatively young photographers or a specific project work that is currently relevant small retrospectives or the presentation of new developments within the medium Emphasis is generally on documentary photography street photography portrait and glamour photography and young and upcoming talents Documentary photography exhibitions at Foam have included Avenue Patrice Lumumba by Guy Tillim The Hyena amp Other Men by Pieter Hugo In the Shadow of Things by Leonie Purchas and Calais From Jungle to City by Henk Wildschut Street photography exhibitions have included Helen Levitt s In the Street a retrospective by Weegee and Tom Wood s Photieman Portrait or glamour exhibitions have included Chemises by Malick Sidibe People of the 20th Century by August Sander and Blessings from Mousganistan by Mous Lamrabat 5 Under the denominator Foam 3h small shows by young photographers are presented under the Foam library Recent examples include Control by Emilie Hudig and A Place to Wash the Heart by Monieka Bielskyte Foam Paul Huf Award editSince 2007 Foam has been organising the Paul Huf Award a prize that is awarded to a young talented photographer under the age of 35 6 The award was at one time known as the KLM Paul Huf Award Foam Magazine editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it June 2018 Foam Magazine is a photography magazine published three times a year Each issue is dedicated to a specific theme that is explored through work by both world renowned image makers and newer emerging talents Accompanying essays interviews and opinions by experts in the field come together to shape an in depth and critical conversation Foam Magazine has been the recipient of several awards for its high grade graphic design and quality of content 7 8 References edit a b Visitor Information Foam Retrieved on 9 August 2014 in Dutch Recordjaar voor Amsterdamse musea NOS Nieuws 2012 Retrieved on 9 August 2014 1 Retrieved on 15 December 2023 About Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam www foam org Retrieved 2023 12 15 Mous Lamrabat Blessings from Mousganistan Foam www foam org Retrieved 2022 10 13 permanent dead link Foam Paul Huf Award Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam Retrieved 17 November 2014 Strecker Alexander Expand Your Vision Lessons from Foam Magazine Interview with Elisa Medde Foam Magazine s Managing Editor LensCulture Retrieved 2018 06 26 Foam Magazine International photography publication www foam org Retrieved 2021 12 29 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam amp oldid 1219842731, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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